IgE Antibodies Are Best Described as

question 64

Multiple Choice

IgE antibodies are best described as

• A) a cause of basophil and eosinophil degranulation.
• B) the antibodies found in body secretions.
• C) those involved in complement activation.
• D) the trigger for antibody-dependent cellular toxicity (ADCC).
• E) the most common type of antibody in the blood during the initial phases of an immune response.

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Definitions:

Imitate

To copy or mimic the actions, appearance, or speech of another person or thing, often to learn or practice a specific behavior or skill.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to harm or intimidate others, which can be a response to a perceived threat or a means to assert dominance.

Passive Avoidance

A learning process in which an individual learns to refrain from certain behaviors to avoid a negative outcome.

Mild Punishing Stimuli

Stimuli that are not severely harmful or painful but are used to decrease the likelihood of a behavior recurring.