lecture 26

Question 1

reaction to first bee sting

Answer 1

venom proteins circulate in blood when stung which causes pain, redness and swelling
-body produces antibodies (Ig’s)

Question 2

subsequent bee stings

Answer 2

severity depends on relative amounts of r antibodies (IgG’s and IGes)

• IgG in large amounts quickly bind to von antigens and neutralize
• reaction decreases with more stings because concentration of IgG increases in blood (IMMUNITY)
• if IgG’s are low and IgEs are present then mast cells rupture and release histamines = hypersensitivity to bee venom and run occurs

Question 3

bee venom therapy

Answer 3

treating hypersensitivity to venom

- challenge hyperalergic individual by increasing amount of been venom each time 2-3 times a week

Question 4

medicinal properties of venom

Answer 4

rheumatoid arthritis

-MS– improved circulation, increased mobility, improve double vision