HatersGonnaHate's Question Thread!

[ligands]

we just need to know IgE and IgG im pretty sure
IgE = allergen antibody
IgG = 70% of the antibodies in the immune system (general ones that they talk about)

[APPLEhead]

We only need to know IgE, IgG and IgA. For IgD and IgM, we only need to recognise that it's one of the 5 heavy chains of antibodies.

[Daenerys Targaryen]

i see, ive been getting mixed info.
teacher reckons we need to know M and E, other teachers all 5, friends from other school all 5 expect D

[Russ]

It's really easy to remember all 5, since they spell GAMED

oh right you mean function.
it's not too bad

IgG is the General purpose one that's in most of the serum
IgE is the allergy one.
IgD you never need to know anything about

IgA/IgM, whilst important aren't as important as the first 2 for you guys to know imo

[Daenerys Targaryen]

yeah, but i haven't got any definitions atm haha.

[APPLEhead]

I can write some for you

[APPLEhead]

Types of Antibodies:5 different kinds if heavy chains.
IgG: formed and present in milk. Active against bacteria & viruses capable of crossing the placenta.Greatest concentration of antibodies in blood serum.Activates complementary system & macrophages.
IgA: active against bacteria&viruses, present in milk, saliva, perspiration and tears. Does not cross placenta. Formed by mucuous membrane cells and prevents attachment of viruses.
IgE: the tails of IgE attach to mast cells & basophils, when triggered by antigen, cause the cells to release histamine and other chemicals that cause allergic reactions, it is very rare.
IgM&IgD

[Daenerys Targaryen]

thanks babe <3

[Starlight]

If you want to know IgM: First antibody formed, confined to blood plasma, early defence against bacteria and viruses in the bloodstream.

[Markkiieee]

IgG IgA IgM IgE for my school.