Anaphylaxis and Allergy Quiz
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What term did the authors use to describe the development of sensitivity to relatively harmless substances?

  • Prophylaxis
  • Immunopathology
  • Reactivity
  • Anaphylaxis (correct)

What distinguishes anaphylaxis from prophylaxis, based on the text?

  • Extent of immune response (correct)
  • Duration of reaction
  • Severity of symptoms
  • Type of antigens involved

Which term describes an overzealous immune response that can lead to tissue damage and immunopathology?

  • Prophylaxis
  • Hypersensitivity (correct)
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Reactivity

What is a common symptom of allergies according to the text?

<p>Skin itching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should individuals who have had severe reactions always carry with them, based on the text?

<p>Self-injecting syringe of epinephrine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do skin tests help identify regarding allergies?

<p>Substance triggering the allergy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of hypersensitivity reaction is initiated within minutes of exposure to the antigen?

<p>Type I (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are involved in the immediate hypersensitivity reactions?

<p>Mast cells and basophils (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mediator stored in granules and released during Type I hypersensitivity reactions?

<p>Histamine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibody is responsible for binding to Fc receptors on mast cells and basophils in Type I hypersensitivity reactions?

<p>IgE (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of Type IV delayed hypersensitivity reactions?

<p>T-cell mediated (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the hereditary predisposition to immediate hypersensitivity reactions to common antigens?

<p>Atopy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the major component of granules involved in allergic reactions?

<p>Histamine (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of hypersensitivity reaction can lead to systemic anaphylaxis?

<p>Type I (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common manifestation of localized hypersensitivity reactions?

<p>Bronchoconstriction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which immune response is associated with the immunopathology of asthma?

<p>TH1-biased immunity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main protective effect observed in individuals exposed to intracellular infections in early childhood?

<p>Reduced risk of allergy development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary recommendation based on the Hygiene Hypothesis?

<p>Promote early childhood exposure to bacteria and infections (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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