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What is the primary characteristic of a hypersensitivity reaction?
What is the primary characteristic of a hypersensitivity reaction?
What is another term for antigens which trigger hypersensitivity reactions?
What is another term for antigens which trigger hypersensitivity reactions?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is referred to as anaphylactic?
Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is referred to as anaphylactic?
What is a key characteristic of an anaphylactic reaction?
What is a key characteristic of an anaphylactic reaction?
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What is the defining factor that causes damage as a result of hypersensitivity reactions?
What is the defining factor that causes damage as a result of hypersensitivity reactions?
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Study Notes
Immune Deficiency Diseases
- Hypersensitivity reactions are responses to antigens (allergens) that are greater than a normal response, causing tissue damage.
- Type 1 hypersensitivity is anaphylactic, a severe allergic reaction.
- Anaphylaxis has a rapid onset.
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Test your knowledge on hypersensitivity reactions and immune deficiency diseases. This quiz covers various types of hypersensitivity, including the severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Challenge yourself to understand the mechanisms behind these conditions.