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Which immunoglobulin is the predominant one present in saliva?
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Correct answer: A. IgA
Secretory IgA is the predominant immunoglobulin in saliva and other mucosal secretions, providing a first-line 'immune exclusion' defense against pathogens at mucosal surfaces — distinct from IgG (the main immunoglobulin in blood/systemic circulation), IgE (allergic/parasitic responses), and IgM (early systemic immune response).
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