Name the five classes of immunoglobulins. Which is most likely to be found attached to a B cell membrane? Which is most abundant in plasma? Which is important in allergic responses? Which is the first Ig to be released during the primary response? Which can cross the placental barrier?

Match the following antibodies with the correct definition.     

____IgD     

____IgM     

____IgG     

____IgA     

____IgE

a. Antibody found in secretions

b. Most common antibody; crosses the placenta

c. Antibody involved in allergies and parasitic infections

d. Pentamer and potent agglutinating agent

e. Antibody bound to the B cell plasma membrane

The humoral response is initiated by production of:

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct is to make a true statement.

d. Vaccinations are given to induce the production of the inflammatory response.