Questions and Answers
Which of the following is true about the binding of IgE antibody to mast cells?
The binding occurs in atopic individuals only
What is the role of sensitization in mast cells?
It makes mast cells sensitive to activation by subsequent encounters with the same antigen
Which of the following is true about the FcεRI receptor for IgE?
It is present on mast cells of all individuals
Which cells have many of the features of mast cells, but are normally present in low numbers in the blood and not present in tissues?
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What triggers mast cell activation and the release of inflammatory mediators?
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Which of the following is NOT a major mediator produced by mast cells?
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Which cells are involved in the late-phase reaction of immediate hypersensitivity?
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