MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Immune systems response to an ordinarily harmless substance.
A
Asthma
B
Emphysema
C
Allergies
D
Lung Cancer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Allergic reactions (hypersensitivity reactions) are inappropriate responses of the immune system to a normally harmless substance. Usually, allergies cause sneezing, watery and itchy eyes, a runny nose, itchy skin, and rash. Some allergic reactions, called anaphylactic reactions.

Detailed explanation-2: -When a harmless substance such as dust, mold, or pollen is encountered by a person who is allergic to that substance, the immune system may over react by producing antibodies that “attack” the allergen. The can cause wheezing, itching, runny nose, watery or itchy eyes, and other symptoms.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your immune system overreacts by producing antibodies called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. This reaction usually causes symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, sinuses, ears, lining of the stomach or on the skin.

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