Week 5 Immune System.docx Week 5 1. Describe components of the immune system by comple

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Week 5 Immune System.docx Week 5 1. Describe components of the immune system by completing the following chart (see theory): (½ point each for total of 3.5 points) Innate immunity Description... /Function Immediately prevent the spread and movement of foreign pathogens throughout the body Adaptive immunity Destroy invading pathogens and any toxic molecules they produce. IgG Neutralizes pathogens such as viruses and bacteria by binding to key pathogen surface proteins and preventing interaction of the pathogen with host cells. IgM The control of B-cell activation IgA First line of defense in the resistance against infection, via inhibiting bacterial and viral adhesion to epithelial cells and by neutralization of bacterial toxins and virus, both extra- and intracellularly. IgE Antibodies produced by the immune system; These antibodies travel to cell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [Show More]

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