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    The document discusses five classes of antibodies (Ig): IgD activates B-cells and regulates the immune system but is only present in trace amounts. IgA protects mucosal sites and is found in tears, saliva, and breast milk. IgE attacks parasites but can cause allergies. It is seen during acute allergic reactions. IgG is the most abundant antibody, crosses the placenta to provide newborns immunity for a few weeks. IgM is the first antibody produced during an immune response and is formed against antigens.

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    The document discusses five classes of antibodies (Ig): IgD activates B-cells and regulates the immune system but is only present in trace amounts. IgA protects mucosal sites and is found in tears, saliva, and breast milk. IgE attacks parasites but can cause allergies. It is seen during acute allergic reactions. IgG is the most abundant antibody, crosses the placenta to provide newborns immunity for a few weeks. IgM is the first antibody produced during an immune response and is formed against antigens.

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    Antibodies

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    The document discusses five classes of antibodies (Ig): IgD activates B-cells and regulates the immune system but is only present in trace amounts. IgA protects mucosal sites and is found in tears, saliva, and breast milk. IgE attacks parasites but can cause allergies. It is seen during acute allergic reactions. IgG is the most abundant antibody, crosses the placenta to provide newborns immunity for a few weeks. IgM is the first antibody produced during an immune response and is formed against antigens.

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    Antibodies

    IgD Activates the B-cell. Immune system regulation.


    Trace.
     
     
    IgA Protects mucosal sites. Found in tears, saliva, and
    breast milk. Principally seen in secretions.
     
     
    IgE Attack parasites & may harm humans by causing
    allergies. Seen in acute allergic reactions.
     
     
    IgG Crosses the placenta. Most abundant. Immunity
    for newborn but only for a few weeks.
     
     
    IgM 1 antibody produced in an immune response. 1st
    st

    to be formed against antigen.


     

    IgG Most abundant. Crosses the placenta, gives new born immunity but only for a few
    weeks.
    Ig First to be formed against antigen.
    M
    IgE Seen in acute allergic reactions.
    IgD Trace
    IgA Principally seen in secretions. Saliva, breast milk, etc.

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