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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common allergen?

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

    What is the role of histamine in an allergic response?

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

    Which type of antibody is primarily involved in allergic reactions?

    <p>IgE</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Epinephrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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