19. Phagocytes Intracellular killing of microbes Regulate inflammation Extracellular killing Activation of clotting or anti-clotting Hormonal regulation Chemical secretion www.freelivedoctor.com
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54. Antibodies www.freelivedoctor.com Immunoglobulin Functions lgG Main form of antibodies in circulation: production increased after immunization; secreted during secondary response lgA Main antibody type in external secretions, such as saliva and mother’s milk lgE Responsible for allergic symptoms in immediate hypersensitivity reactions lgM Function as antigen receptors on lymphocyte surface prior to immunization; secreted during primary response lgD Function as antigen receptors on lymphocyte surface prior to immunization; other functions unknown