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Who does hypersensitivity affect?
Who does hypersensitivity affect?
- Only individuals with inherited susceptibility genes
- Individuals with weakened immune systems
- Only sensitized individuals (previously exposed to the antigen) (correct)
- Everyone regardless of exposure to antigens
What is the cause of hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the cause of hypersensitivity reaction?
- Inheritance of susceptibility genes
- Exaggerated response to endogenous antigens
- Imbalance between effector cells & regulatory mechanisms (correct)
- Lack of exposure to antigens
What elicits hypersensitivity?
What elicits hypersensitivity?
- Exogenous (environmental) antigens (microbial & non-microbial) (correct)
- Lack of exposure to antigens
- Endogenous antigens only
- Inherited susceptibility genes
What are the effector cells in hypersensitivity?
What are the effector cells in hypersensitivity?
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What are the types of immune diseases mentioned in the text?
What are the types of immune diseases mentioned in the text?
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What is the main cause of hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the main cause of hypersensitivity reaction?
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What type of antigens elicit hypersensitivity reactions?
What type of antigens elicit hypersensitivity reactions?
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Who does hypersensitivity affect?
Who does hypersensitivity affect?
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What are the types of immune diseases mentioned in the text?
What are the types of immune diseases mentioned in the text?
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What are the regulatory mechanisms in hypersensitivity reactions?
What are the regulatory mechanisms in hypersensitivity reactions?
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