5 Questions
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is commonly called allergy?
Type I
What type of antibodies mediate Type II hypersensitivity reactions?
IgG and IgM
What is the general mechanism of Type I hypersensitivity reaction?
Exposure to an allergen activates B cells to form IgE-secreting plasma cells
What are the antigens that stimulate Type I hypersensitivity reactions called?
Allergens
In Type III hypersensitivity reactions, what forms immune complexes with antigens?
C. IgG antibodies
Explore the impact of hypersensitive reactions in microbiology and the potential damage they can cause to the body's own cells and tissues. Learn how the immune response aims to minimize self-inflicted damage and balance its reactions.
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