Human Health And Diseases Ques 102

102. Which one of the following immunoglobulins does constitute the largest percentage in human milk?

[2015 RS]

(a) $Ig M$

(b) $Ig A$

(c) Ig G

(d) $Ig D$

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Answer : b

Hints & Solutions

(b) Colostrum contains high levels of $\lg A$, which gives passive immunity to foetus. IgA antibodies protect body surfaces that are exposed to outside foreign substances. This type of antibody is also found in saliva, tears, and blood. About 10% to 15% of the antibodies present in the body are IgA antibodies.