GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Someone who is allergic to bees is stung, and experiences facial swelling, headache and falling blood pressure. What type of reaction is this?
A
Asthma
B
Anaphylaxis
C
Lymphyadenitis
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Type I: reaction mediated by IgE antibodies. Type II: cytotoxic reaction mediated by IgG or IgM antibodies. Type III: reaction mediated by immune complexes. Type IV: delayed reaction mediated by cellular response.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bee stings, allergic reactions to drugs, and atopic dermatitis of childhood are other examples of type I hypersensitivity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. It can occur within seconds or minutes of exposure to something you’re allergic to, such as peanuts or bee stings.

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