Once Bound by Antibodies, an Antigen Is Effectively Opsonized and Thus

question 131

Multiple Choice

Once bound by antibodies, an antigen is effectively opsonized and thus rendered more

• A) likely to agglutinate.
• B) likely to block the activity of a pathogen.
• C) to be recognized by natural killer cells.
• D) to the complement cascade.
• E) susceptible to phagocytosis.

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Definitions:

Antigen Processing

The breakdown of antigens into peptides that can be presented on the cell surface to T cells by MHC molecules, crucial for initiating an immune response.

Primary Lymphatic Organs

Organs where B and T lymphocytes mature and differentiate, including the bone marrow and thymus.

Red Bone Marrow

A type of bone marrow that produces blood cells, located in the spongy bone.

Thymus

A small organ located in the upper chest, crucial for the development of the immune system's T cells during early life.