Master confusing words with ease
Antibody vs. Antigen
Antibody
Examples:
Antibodies help neutralize toxins in the bloodstream.Doctors measure antibody levels to assess immunity.The vaccine stimulates antibody production in the body.
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Antigen
Examples:
The vaccine helps your body recognize the antigen.Scientists study antigen responses to understand immunity.Antigen exposure can trigger immune system reactions.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Antibodies are the body's defense mechanism, while antigens are foreign invaders.
- Remember that antibodies respond, while antigens provoke a response.
- Antibodies are like keys, and antigens are the locks they fit into.
- An antigen can be a part of a pathogen, while antibodies are part of the immune system.
- The word antibody has body in it, which is part of your immune system.
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