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What is the term used to describe substances that cause the production of antibodies in the body?
What is the term used to describe substances that cause the production of antibodies in the body?
- Antibodies
- Allergenic
- Allergen
- Antigenic (correct)
Which term refers to a combination of weather factors and plant growth stages that increases the release and airborne spread of pollen?
Which term refers to a combination of weather factors and plant growth stages that increases the release and airborne spread of pollen?
- Allergy index (correct)
- Allergen
- Antibodies
- Allergenic
What is the correct definition of 'Allergenic'?
What is the correct definition of 'Allergenic'?
- Substances that cause the production of antibodies in the body
- That substance which causes allergy
- That substance which causes allergy and has allergenic properties (correct)
- The hypersensitive individual who suffers an allergy
Which term is used to describe the individual who is hypersensitive and suffers from an allergy?
Which term is used to describe the individual who is hypersensitive and suffers from an allergy?
What is the substance that causes an allergy known as?
What is the substance that causes an allergy known as?
Which term is used for substances that cause the production of antibodies in the body?
Which term is used for substances that cause the production of antibodies in the body?
Which physiological manifestations are caused by mast cell degranulation and the subsequent release of pharmacological mediators?
Which physiological manifestations are caused by mast cell degranulation and the subsequent release of pharmacological mediators?
What hormone exerts a protective effect against asthma, according to the text?
What hormone exerts a protective effect against asthma, according to the text?
Which of the following is a symptom associated with asthma, as mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is a symptom associated with asthma, as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary exposure that leads to the formation of specific IgE antibodies bound to surface mast cells as described in the text?
What is the primary exposure that leads to the formation of specific IgE antibodies bound to surface mast cells as described in the text?
Which category of allergens elicits reactions upon direct contact with the skin?
Which category of allergens elicits reactions upon direct contact with the skin?
What are the latter mediators released during allergic reactions, as discussed in the text?
What are the latter mediators released during allergic reactions, as discussed in the text?
Which compound in garlic juice can cause contact dermatitis?
Which compound in garlic juice can cause contact dermatitis?
What compound found in Annona seeds is responsible for their cytotoxic and insecticidal properties?
What compound found in Annona seeds is responsible for their cytotoxic and insecticidal properties?
Which plant compound is known to cause itchy red rash with bumps or watery blisters upon contact?
Which plant compound is known to cause itchy red rash with bumps or watery blisters upon contact?
What histamine-like substance is found in the trichomes of Stinging nettle causing skin irritation?
What histamine-like substance is found in the trichomes of Stinging nettle causing skin irritation?
Which plant from the Malvaceae family is known for causing inflammation and itching through its trichomes?
Which plant from the Malvaceae family is known for causing inflammation and itching through its trichomes?
What proteolytic enzyme present in Pineapple can lead to symptoms like soreness of the oral mucosa and itchy mouth?
What proteolytic enzyme present in Pineapple can lead to symptoms like soreness of the oral mucosa and itchy mouth?
What is the medical term for non-seasonal hay fever?
What is the medical term for non-seasonal hay fever?
Which of the following is NOT a common allergen associated with non-seasonal hay fever?
Which of the following is NOT a common allergen associated with non-seasonal hay fever?
What type of plants are mainly associated with seasonal hay fever?
What type of plants are mainly associated with seasonal hay fever?
Which of the following is a symptom of injectants allergies?
Which of the following is a symptom of injectants allergies?
What living organisms can cause allergic reactions in the body?
What living organisms can cause allergic reactions in the body?
Essential oils (perfumes) responsible for allergic reactions contain which compounds?
Essential oils (perfumes) responsible for allergic reactions contain which compounds?
What are the two categories of attacking organisms mentioned in the text?
What are the two categories of attacking organisms mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of physical causes of allergies mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of physical causes of allergies mentioned in the text?
What type of reaction is determined by scratch tests or intradermal tests for allergies?
What type of reaction is determined by scratch tests or intradermal tests for allergies?
What is the purpose of a patch test in the context of allergy diagnosis?
What is the purpose of a patch test in the context of allergy diagnosis?
What is the purpose of hyposensitisation in allergy treatment as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of hyposensitisation in allergy treatment as mentioned in the text?
What is a common medication mentioned in the text as part of allergy treatment?
What is a common medication mentioned in the text as part of allergy treatment?
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