Your immune system is the body’s first and last line of defense against foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses. The proteins in your immune system are used to recognize and fight these foreign substances. Most substances that come into contact with your body or fluids cannot enter your cells because they do not haveContinue reading “How Are Foreign Substances Recognized By The Immune System”
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Antigens and Antibodies
Basic explanation of antigens and antibodies and how they interact. More in-depth discussions on this topic will happen at a later time. What is an antigen (Ag)? Substance (molecule) that the body recognizes as foreign Substance capable of provoking an immune response Substance that stimulates the immune system to make antibodies Example: Virus, bacteria Recap: Continue reading “Antigens and Antibodies”
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