Inflammation / Immunity Flashcards
1
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Antigen
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aka immunoglobulins - causes immune system to produce antibodies.
2
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Allergen
A
an antigen that causes an allergic reaction
3
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Allergy
A
body’s over-reactive immune response
4
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Atopy
A
genetic traits & tendencies to an allergy - dermatitis
5
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Sensitization
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induction of allergic response - testing if someone has an allergy