If a microorganism stimulates antibody production, it is considered to be a:
A)foreign antigen
B)potential pathogen
C)both of these
D)neither of these

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A foreign antigen refers to any substance that is not recognized by the body as "self." Potential pathogens are microorganisms that have the ability to cause disease. If a microorganism stimulates antibody production, it means that it is recognized by the immune system as foreign and potentially harmful, making it both a foreign antigen and a potential pathogen.

If a Microorganism Stimulates Antibody Production, It Is Considered to Be