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Which term is used to describe substances that trigger an allergic response?
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?
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?
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?
What type of immune response is an allergy considered?
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Which of the following is NOT a common allergen?
Which of the following is NOT a common allergen?
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What is the role of histamine in an allergic response?
What is the role of histamine in an allergic response?
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Which type of antibody is primarily involved in allergic reactions?
Which type of antibody is primarily involved in allergic reactions?
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What is the term for the process by which the immune system becomes sensitized to an allergen?
What is the term for the process by which the immune system becomes sensitized to an allergen?
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Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of an allergic reaction?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of an allergic reaction?
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What type of treatment is commonly used to manage severe allergic reactions?
What type of treatment is commonly used to manage severe allergic reactions?
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