A nursing student is studying the body's response to an allergen. Which of the following immunoglobulins is released during an allergic response?
Explanation
• IgE binds to allergens and triggers histamine release from basophils.
• IgG provides the majority of antibody-based immunity against pathogens.
• IgD acts as a receptor for B cells to produce antimicrobial factors.
• IgA prevents pathogen colonization in the
• IgM eliminates pathogens during the early stages of humoral