NUR257 Chapter 33
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allergy
An inappropriate, often harmful response of the immune system to
normally harmless substances
IgE
Hypersensitive reaction to an allergen initiated by immunologic
mechanisms that is usually mediated by _____ antibodies
atopy
refers to IgE-mediated diseases, such as allergic rhinitis, that have a
genetic component
allergic reaction
manifestation of tissue injury resulting from interaction between an
antigen and an antibody
Antibodies (IgE, IgD, IgG, IgM, and IgA)
formed by lymphocytes and plasma cells
IgE antibodies
involved in allergic reactions
IgE
____ molecules bind to an allergen and trigger mast cells or
basophils
histamine, serotonin, kinins, SRS-A, and neutrophil factor
these chemical substances cause the reactions seen in allergic
response
B cells (B lymphocytes)
with complete verified
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allergy
An inappropriate, often harmful response of the immune system to
normally harmless substances
IgE
Hypersensitive reaction to an allergen initiated by immunologic
mechanisms that is usually mediated by _____ antibodies
atopy
refers to IgE-mediated diseases, such as allergic rhinitis, that have a
genetic component
allergic reaction
manifestation of tissue injury resulting from interaction between an
antigen and an antibody
Antibodies (IgE, IgD, IgG, IgM, and IgA)
formed by lymphocytes and plasma cells
IgE antibodies
involved in allergic reactions
IgE
____ molecules bind to an allergen and trigger mast cells or
basophils
histamine, serotonin, kinins, SRS-A, and neutrophil factor
these chemical substances cause the reactions seen in allergic
response
B cells (B lymphocytes)
