Junior Class 1 Answered
IS THERE A IMMUNE RESPONSE DURING FERTILIZATION?
IF SO WHY IS THE IMMUNE RESPONSE NOT OBSERVABLE
EXACTLY WHAT I MEAN IS-WHY DOESNOT THE FEMALE BODY CONSIDER THE MALE GAMETE AS NON SELF?
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Asked by preethambasilmartis | 20 Jun, 2016, 06:06: PM
Expert Answer
Hi,
- Anti-bodies against an antigen or a foreign protein are produced only when, they are exposed in blood.
- A direct contact between blood and sperms is prevented. This is carried out by Sartoli cells.
- These cells form a membrane which acts as barrier and separates the sperm from blood. Hence, the immune response is prevented.
Answered by | 20 Jun, 2016, 06:18: PM
