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Antibody vs. Antigen
Antibody
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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
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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:
- An antibody is like a soldier, defending the body against invaders called antigens.
- Antigens can be thought of as foreign objects or enemies that label as targets for the body’s immune system.
- Antibodies recognize and bind to antigens to neutralize them, like a key fitting into a lock.
- The term antibody has a body in its name, indicating it is part of the body's defense mechanisms.
- Antigen indicates against genesis, reflecting that it generates an immune response as it is foreign to the body.
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