Special Proteins That Are Made by the Body After a Microbe

question 33

Multiple Choice

Special proteins that are made by the body after a microbe invades the body are called:

• A)antigens.
• B)acids.
• C)antiseptics.
• D)antibodies.

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Definitions:

Illness

A state of poor health, often characterized by symptoms and impacting an individual's normal functioning.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, called the "master gland" because it produces hormones that control other glands and many body functions including growth.

Synaptic Terminals

The ends of axons where neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals across synapses to other neurons or muscle cells.

Neurotransmitter

Chemical substances in the brain that transmit signals from one neuron to another, playing a major role in shaping everyday functions and mood.