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What is the primary result of an anaphylactic reaction?
What is the primary result of an anaphylactic reaction?
- Systemic shock and impaired air exchange (correct)
- Localized tissue damage
- Decreased smooth muscle contraction
- Increased capillary permeability
What type of hypersensitivity involves IgE antibodies and mast cells?
What type of hypersensitivity involves IgE antibodies and mast cells?
- Type I hypersensitivity (correct)
- Atopy
- Type II hypersensitivity
- Type III hypersensitivity
What is the typical time frame for an anaphylactic reaction to occur?
What is the typical time frame for an anaphylactic reaction to occur?
- Within 1-2 hours
- Immediate, within 2 minutes
- Within 1-3 hours
- Within 2-30 minutes (correct)
What is the role of IgE antibodies in hypersensitive reactions?
What is the role of IgE antibodies in hypersensitive reactions?
What is the difference between Type I and Type II hypersensitivities?
What is the difference between Type I and Type II hypersensitivities?
What is the primary cause of atopy?
What is the primary cause of atopy?
What is the result of the activation of complement in Type III Hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the result of the activation of complement in Type III Hypersensitivity reactions?
What type of diseases are caused by Type III Hypersensitivity reactions?
What type of diseases are caused by Type III Hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the role of IgG and IgM in Type III Hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the role of IgG and IgM in Type III Hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the outcome of the accumulation of immune complexes in host tissues?
What is the outcome of the accumulation of immune complexes in host tissues?
What is the characteristic of Chronic Immune Complex disease?
What is the characteristic of Chronic Immune Complex disease?
How long does it take for Type III Hypersensitivity reactions to occur?
How long does it take for Type III Hypersensitivity reactions to occur?
What is the term for immune system responses that are harmful and produce tissue injury?
What is the term for immune system responses that are harmful and produce tissue injury?
What is the term for an overreaction to an antigen that can cause asphyxiation, vomiting, diarrhea, or even death?
What is the term for an overreaction to an antigen that can cause asphyxiation, vomiting, diarrhea, or even death?
What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction characterized by a delay in symptoms of several days?
What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction characterized by a delay in symptoms of several days?
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is triggered by allergens and involves the production of IgE?
What type of hypersensitivity reaction is triggered by allergens and involves the production of IgE?
What is the term for people who have a hereditary predisposition to develop immediate hypersensitivity reactions against common environmental antigens?
What is the term for people who have a hereditary predisposition to develop immediate hypersensitivity reactions against common environmental antigens?
What is the result of cross-linking of IgE on sensitized cells in a Type I hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the result of cross-linking of IgE on sensitized cells in a Type I hypersensitivity reaction?
