Type I Hypersensitivity Reaction Pathogenesis
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What happens when allergens are inhaled for the first time?

  • IgE antibodies are formed and fixed to mast cells in bronchial mucosa (correct)
  • IgG antibodies are formed and fixed to mast cells in bronchial mucosa
  • IgA antibodies are formed and fixed to mast cells in bronchial mucosa
  • IgM antibodies are formed and fixed to mast cells in bronchial mucosa
  • What happens if these allergens are inhaled again?

  • They will be neutralized by the mast cells
  • They will lead to formation of IgG antibodies
  • They will not bind to the fixed antibodies
  • They will bind to the fixed antibodies leading to release of mediators from the mast cells (correct)
  • Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is initiated by the process described?

  • Type IV hypersensitivity reaction
  • Type I hypersensitivity reaction (correct)
  • Type III hypersensitivity reaction
  • Type II hypersensitivity reaction
  • Which cells cause inflammation and progression of asthma?

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

    Which mediators may be responsible for asthma?

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

    What is the provocation dose of methacholine necessary to produce a 20% fall in FEV1 known as?

    <p>PC20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which non-antigenic factor is a precipitating factor for asthma?

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

    "In extrinsic asthma, the condition is paroxysmal & the patient is free in-between". What characterizes intrinsic asthma?

    <p>&quot;The condition is persistent with exacerbations&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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