Which term is used to collectively describe foreign substances like bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that trigger an immune response? select one of the options below as your a. antibodies b. antigens c. antibiotics

The term that is used to collectively describe foreign substances like bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that trigger an immune response is called Antigens. The correct answer is option B. Antibodies are blood proteins that are reduced to counteract an antigen. Antibiotics are substances that are used to inhibit growth and destroy microorganisms.