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Catherine Ongonion Altiche
on Oct 16, 2024
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Antigens are invading foreign substances that induce the formation of antibodies.
Antigens
Substances that, when introduced into the body, trigger an immune response primarily because they are recognized as foreign.
Antibodies
Proteins produced by the immune system to neutralize or destroy foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.
- Decode the significance and operation of antigens and antibodies in the context of the immune response.
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Learning Objectives
- Decode the significance and operation of antigens and antibodies in the context of the immune response.