Microbiology-Discuss the various ways by which antibodies interact with antigen and facilitate antigen inbibition or destruction

Q: Splitting the complement protein (C3) into C3a and C3b as a result of contact with the Fc region of…

A: The complement system is a collection of more than 20 proteins that circulate in blood and tissue…

Q: Discuss how superantigens are different from other antigens andhow they contribute to pathology.

A: Superantigens (SAgs) are a class of antigens that result in excessive activation of the immune…

Q: Microbiology-Discuss, in detail, all the genetic and cellular events encompassed in the clonal…

A: Lymphocytes (T and B cells) are the integral part of the cell-mediated immunity. They are…

Defense Mechanism

Circumstances influence and compel people to behave in a certain way. One such behavior is a defense mechanism. It is employed by people to escape from unpleasant circumstances, thoughts and actions. Defense mechanisms are, thus, psychological strategies that help to avert and avoid unwanted feelings such as guilt or shame and situations such as threat and danger.