What happens once your immune system produces antibodies? a. They are engulfed by macrophages and "presented" to helper T cells b. They will attack and destroy any foreign pathogen in your body c. They will bind to a specific pathogen and "tag" it for destruction d. They will trigger a coordinated immune response e. They will initiate the production of memory B cells
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This is because each antibody is designed to match and bind to a specific antigen (foreign substance) on the pathogen. This binding can neutralize the pathogen directly, or it can mark the pathogen for destruction by other immune cells. In addition, the Show more…
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