Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Antigen

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best definition of antigen?

• A) a chemical that combines with antibodies
• B) a pathogen
• C) a protein that combines with antibodies
• D) a chemical that elicits an antibody response and can combine with these antibodies
• E) something foreign in the body

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Definitions:

Erythema Toxicum Neonatorum

A common harmless skin rash affecting newborns, characterized by red blotches with a white or yellow center, appearing within the first week of life.

Benign

Referring to a condition, tumor, or growth that is not cancerous and does not spread to other parts of the body.

Transient

Something temporary or not lasting; often used in medical contexts to describe conditions that are not permanent.

Strawberry Hemangioma

A benign vascular tumor often appearing as a red birthmark on infants, usually fading or shrinking over time.