PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
Question
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Allergen
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Irritant
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Virus
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Carcinogen
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Detailed explanation-1: -An allergen is a substance that can cause an allergic reaction. In some people, the immune system recognizes allergens as foreign or dangerous. As a result, the immune system reacts by making a type of antibody called IgE to defend against the allergen. This reaction leads to allergy symptoms.
Detailed explanation-2: -Common allergy triggers include: Airborne allergens, such as pollen, animal dander, dust mites and mold. Certain foods, particularly peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, eggs and milk. Insect stings, such as from a bee or wasp.
Detailed explanation-3: -An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a substance as harmful and overreacts to it. The substances that cause allergic reactions are allergens. When someone has allergies, their immune system makes an antibody called immunoglobulin E (IgE). These antibodies respond to allergens.
Detailed explanation-4: -Allergies arise if the body’s immune system overreacts to certain foreign substances (allergens) that are normally harmless in most people. Common allergens include pollens, fungal spores, house-dust mites, and animal epithelial materials but can also include drugs, biologic products, and insect venoms.
Detailed explanation-5: -An allergy is a reaction by your immune system to something that does not bother most other people. People who have allergies often are sensitive to more than one thing. Substances that often cause reactions are: Pollen. Dust mites.