a substance that, when introduced into the body, causes the formation of antibodies against it
antibody
a substance produced by the body that destroys or inactivates an antigen that has entered the body
immunoglobulinms (Ig)
protien antibodies secreted by B lymphocytes that protect the body from invasion of foreign pathogens; the five major classes include IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM
immunity
process of disease protection iduced by exposure to an antigen
active immunity
an immunity that protects the body against future infection,as the result of antibodies that delelop naturally after contracting the infection or artificially after administration
passive immunity
an immunity resulting from antibodies that are conveyed naturally through the plancenta to a fetus or artificially by injection of serum containing antibodies
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Blood and Lymph Systems: Anatomical Terms;Immunity