Posted: August 16th, 2017

Proteins formed when cells are exposed to viral or foreign agents that are capable of activating other components of the immune system are referred to as

Proteins formed when cells are exposed to viral or foreign agents that are capable of activating other components of the immune system are referred to as
a) interferons.
Interferons are biologic response modifiers with nonspecific viricidal proteins.
b) antibodies.
Antibodies are protein substances developed by the body in response to and interacting with a specific foreign substance.
c) antigens.
Antigens are substances that induce formation of antibodies.
d) complements.
Complement refers to a series of enzymatic proteins in the serum that, when activated, destroy bacteria and other cells.