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Which autoimmune condition is characterized by symptoms like dry eyes, dry mouth, increased cavities, digestive issues, and fatigue?
Which autoimmune condition is characterized by symptoms like dry eyes, dry mouth, increased cavities, digestive issues, and fatigue?
Which pathway is more likely to trigger an allergic reaction if an allergen is introduced through the skin instead of the gut?
Which pathway is more likely to trigger an allergic reaction if an allergen is introduced through the skin instead of the gut?
What medication works at the FCepsilon receptor on mast cells to decrease their ability to house IgE antibodies?
What medication works at the FCepsilon receptor on mast cells to decrease their ability to house IgE antibodies?
What type of cells were found in our ancestors and played a role in protecting them from parasite infections primarily?
What type of cells were found in our ancestors and played a role in protecting them from parasite infections primarily?
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What triggers the release of preformed granules from mast cells to kill parasites?
What triggers the release of preformed granules from mast cells to kill parasites?
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What are the common symptoms that indicate the body is trying to physically eliminate parasites?
What are the common symptoms that indicate the body is trying to physically eliminate parasites?
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What is a common cause of inflammation according to the text?
What is a common cause of inflammation according to the text?
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'Allergies affect 26% of adults and 19% of children' is an example of an increase in which type of immune system disease according to the text?
'Allergies affect 26% of adults and 19% of children' is an example of an increase in which type of immune system disease according to the text?
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'Food allergy – initial misinterpretation of food as foreign comes through the skin' supports the idea that _____ may lead to eczema.
'Food allergy – initial misinterpretation of food as foreign comes through the skin' supports the idea that _____ may lead to eczema.
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'Pediatricians advise early introduction of allergens during childhood' is based on the idea that early exposure may help ___ allergy development.
'Pediatricians advise early introduction of allergens during childhood' is based on the idea that early exposure may help ___ allergy development.
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