A Substance That Cannot Elicit an Immune Response Alone but That

question 14

Multiple Choice

A substance that cannot elicit an immune response alone but that must be conjugated to a carrier molecule to cause antibody production is referred to as a(n) :

• A) antigen.
• B) immunogen.
• C) hapten.
• D) conjugate.

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Definitions:

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder characterized by muscular weakness and fatigue, as the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own neuromuscular junctions.

Acetylcholine Agonist

A substance that mimics the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in muscle activation and memory, by binding to acetylcholine receptors.

Physostigmine

A naturally occurring cholinesterase inhibitor used in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and as an antidote to anticholinergic poisoning.

Black Widow Spider

A venomous spider identified by the red hourglass shape on its abdomen, known for neurotoxic venom that can cause significant pain and medical symptoms in humans.