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Explain what antibodies and antigens are and how they interact with each other.

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Antigens determine your blood type and antibodies help fight off infections and other sicknesses
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Antibodies attach to a specific antigen and make it easier for the immune cells to destroy the antigen. T lymphocytes attack antigens directly and help control the immune response. They also release chemicals, known as cytokines, which control the entire immune response.

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