Disorders Associated with the Immune System

Question 1

What is Hypersensitivity? What is the synonymous word?

Answer 1

1. It refers to an antigenic response beyond that which is considered normal
2. Allergy

Question 2

What are the 4 principal types of hypersensitivity reactions?

Answer 2

1. Type I (Anaphylatic)
2. Type II (Cytotoxic)
3. Type III (Immune Complex)
4. Type IV (Cell-mediated or delayed-type)