Decoding Cryptic Messages Quiz

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Which term is used to describe substances that trigger an allergic response?

  • Antigens
  • Allergens (correct)
  • Antibodies
  • Pathogens

What is the body's exaggerated immune response against certain environmental substances called?

  • Hypersensitivity
  • Allergy (correct)
  • Autoimmunity
  • Anaphylaxis

Which cells are primarily responsible for the allergic response?

  • T cells
  • Neutrophils
  • B cells
  • Mast cells (correct)

What type of immune response is an allergy considered?

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

Which of the following is NOT a common allergen?

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

What is the role of histamine in an allergic response?

<p>Causes inflammation and vasodilation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of antibody is primarily involved in allergic reactions?

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

What is the term for the process by which the immune system becomes sensitized to an allergen?

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

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of an allergic reaction?

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

What type of treatment is commonly used to manage severe allergic reactions?

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

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