Neutralizing Antibodies Are Those That Function By

question 6

Multiple Choice

Neutralizing antibodies are those that function by:

• A)attaching to the surface of pathogens and contributing to their destruction by the lytic action of complement.
• B)binding to and blocking surface receptors for host cells.
• C)attaching to the surface of pathogens and making the pathogens more amenable to ingestion by phagocytic cells.
• D)attaching to the surface of pathogens and contributing to their destruction by chemotaxis.

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Definitions:

Cheyne-Stokes Respirations

A pattern of breathing marked by a gradual increase in depth followed by a decrease, resulting in temporary cessation of breathing.

Intracranial Pressure (ICP)

Refers to the pressure inside the skull and thus in the brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid.

Extension or Flexion Posturing

Neurological postures that indicate severe brain damage, where extension posturing involves stiffening of the limbs away from the body, and flexion posturing involves stiffening of the limbs towards the body.

Generalized Seizure

A type of seizure that affects both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously, often leading to loss of consciousness and body convulsions.