antigen and antibody...what are these?

im not a nurse nor a nursing student, how can you explain this to me?
Why don't you google it?

Quote from OgopogoLPNWhy don't you google it?

Quote from ms.pebblesI want answers from nurses thats why im on this site...ugh!And i want it to be simplified and without any medical terms on it... duh!

Quote from ms.pebblesI want answers from nurses thats why im on this site...ugh!And i want it to be simplified and without any medical terms on it... duh!

Quote from OgopogoLPNI asked in a polite manner. Eye rolling and snark is really not necessary, thanks.

Antibodies are gamma globulin proteins that are found in blood or other bodily fluids of vertebrates, and are used by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects, such... while An antigen is any substance that causes your immune system to produce antibodies .

Think of the Whitehouse and all its staff. The people who needs to be there have badges and everyone recognizes them as such. When a suspicious guy comes in, no badges or anything or a type of foreign substance in the body showing its "antigen", the body sends its bodyguards. Antibodies are one such bodyguards made by the immune system. The actual process can be quite complex which requires recognition and responses of different type of cells responsible for defense.

Quote from OgopogoLPNWhy don't you google it?

Just putting up a BIG red flag here....judging from the topics that this original poster has been putting up here at allnurses, I'm thinking they are a "troll".Think before spending too much time answering the questions.

Quote from katkonkJust putting up a BIG red flag here....judging from the topics that this original poster has been putting up here at allnurses, I'm thinking they are a "troll".Think before spending too much time answering the questions.

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