A nursing student is learning about the immune system.Which statement about immunoglobulins is correct?
A) Adult levels of IgG are reached by the age of 6 months.
B) Children are born with adult levels of IgA.
C) IgE leads the body's attack against bacteria and viruses.
D) IgM is the first type of antibody made in response to infection.

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IgM is the first antibody made in response to an infection.Adult levels of IgG are reached by 1 year of age.Children attain an adult level of IgA by 5 years of age.IgE is important in the response against fungus spores,animal dander,and pollen.

A Nursing Student Is Learning About the Immune System