Inflammation / Immunity Flashcards

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Antigen

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aka immunoglobulins - causes immune system to produce antibodies.

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Allergen

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an antigen that causes an allergic reaction

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Allergy

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body’s over-reactive immune response

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Atopy

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genetic traits & tendencies to an allergy - dermatitis

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Sensitization

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induction of allergic response - testing if someone has an allergy

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