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The major categories of hypersensitivities that typically involve a B-cell immunoglobulin response is/are
Type I, Type II, Type III -
The study of diseases associated with excesses and deficiencies of the immune system is
Immunopathology -
Atopy and anaphylaxis are hypersensitivities in the category
Type I only -
Bee sting venom is considered to be which type of allergen?
Injectant -
Fungal spores and animal dander are considered to be which type of allergen?
Inhalant -
What will be the immediate action of an allergen when it enters that body for a second time?
Bonding of allergen to adjacent IgE binding sites on mast cells and basophils -
Which event is the process of releasing chemical mediators?
Degranulation -
Which of the following is not a possible symptom of Type I hypersensitivity?
Contact dermatitis -
A chronic, local allergy such as hay fever is considered
Atopic -
A systemic, sometimes fatal reaction with airway obstruction and circulatory collapse is
Systemic anaphylactic
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