Antibody. Protein that is produced by lymphocytes (white blood cells) and that attaches to a specific antigen. Antigen. Molecule on the surface of a pathogen that identifies it as a foreign invader to the immune system. Bacteria. Single-celled organism.Has a cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm.ntibody. Protein that is produced by lymphocytes (white blood cells) and that attaches to a specific antigen. Antigen. Molecule on the surface of a pathogen that identifies it as a foreign invader to the immune system. Bacteria. Single-celled organism.
Large amounts of fluid are used especially when nursing. The Institute of Medicine recommends that pregnant women drink about 10 cups (2.3 liters) of fluids daily and women who breast-feed consume about 13 cups (3.1 liters ) of fluids a day.
The Institute of Medicine lays out the approximate amount of water traditionally thought necessary for males and females of varying age groups and lifestyles in liters per day. The IOM recommends males 19 to over 70 years of age consume 3.7 liters of water daily. Women in the same age group only require 2.7 liters.