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7. The Immune System Response

The basis of immune response is the relationship between antibody and antigen. An antigen is essentially an invader. When the cells of the immune system recognize it as such, they begin to produce antibodies. Antibodies, a type of immunoglobulins, are proteins that then attach to specific antigens. Each kind of immunoglobulin is skilled at dealing with certain types of antigens such as bacteria and other microbes. After immune system cells are alerted to these invaders, the immune system can level a targeted attack against them to protect the body.

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