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These antigens are stimulating molecules on foreign bod-
ies and initiate the manufacture of antibodies. When the de-
fense cells patrolling in the bloodstream identify an antigen, the
defense system goes on alert and begin manufacturing appro-

priate antibodies suitable for the virus and bacteria that have
entered the body. When the antigen and its appropriate anti-
body join together, an antigen-antibody complex is formed and
bacteria or virus carrying that antigen is rendered ineffective.
When antibodies bind to antigens, the reactions that take place
trigger five different processes, which may be summed up as

follows:
Agglutination: The antigens and antibodies clump to-
gether, thus preventing the antigens' activities.
Precipitation (Sedimentation): Antibodies and antigens

form a complex, and this forms a sediment and separates from
the solution.
Neutralization: The antibody blocks the poisonous por-
tion of the foreign substance and prevents it doing damage.
Opsonization: After binding to the antigen, the antibody
causes the foreign cell membrane to dissolve. As the cell struc-

ture is impaired, the antigen is neutralized.
Activation of Complement System: This system is con-
tained in the plasma, but not normally in an active state. The
combining of the antigen and antibody makes this system ac-

tive. As a result, the stimulated system enters a series of reac-
tions and enzymes in the system destroy the disease structures.
This information about the body's defense system contains
very important messages for those who reflect on it without ig-
noring the truth. All the molecules in your body are in a con-
stant activity. Usually it's impossible to become aware of a for-