Immunoglobulins

Question 1

Which is the only antibody that can easily cross the placenta & transfer mother’s immunity to fetus?

Answer 1

IgG

Question 2

Which is the principal immunoglobulin of secondary response?

Answer 2

IgG

Question 3

Which is the principal immunoglobulin for the adult & not the neonate?

Answer 3

IgG

Question 4

Which is the second highest serum immunoglobulin?

Answer 4

IgA

Question 5

Which is the main antibody in bodily secretions (saliva, tears, milk, nasal fluid)

Answer 5

IgA

Question 6

Which occurs as a single monomer or dimer held together by j chain?

Answer 6

IgA

Question 7

Which is the most predominate antibody in colostrum

Answer 7

IgA

Question 8

Which is the first antibody to be produced in primary response to antigens?

Answer 8

IgM

Question 9

Which is the first to accumulate in the serum of neonates?

Answer 9

IgM

Question 10

Which is found during allergic reactions and parasitic infections?

Answer 10

IgE

Question 11

Which is found on surface of B cells and functions as B cell receptors?

Answer 11

IgD