The Allergic Response

Question 0

An exaggerated response to a foreign substance due to a specific IgE response is __________.

Answer 0

Allergy

Question 1

__________ is an exaggerated response to a foreign substance.

Answer 1

Hypersensitivity

Question 2

The genetic tendency to develop the classic allergic responses to _________.

Answer 2

Atopy

Question 3

Type I hypersensitivity reactions.

Answer 3

Immediate reaction.

IgE Mediated reaction.

Question 4

Type II hypersensitivity reactions.

Answer 4

Cytotoxic reaction.

IgG and IgM directed against the cell surface.

Question 5

Type III hypersensitivity reactions.

Answer 5

Immune complex reaction.
IgG, IgA or IgM antibodies directed against soluble antigens form “immune complexes.”
These large complexes get stuck in various places.
Serum sickness.

Question 6

Type IV hypersensitivity reactions.

Answer 6

Cell mediated reaction.
This is mediated mainly by a specific T cell response.
Delayed type reaction.
Processing time is needed (usually 6-48 hours).
Example: Poison Ivy.

Question 7

The conditions we associate with true allergies are typically ________ or ________ mediated reactions.

Answer 7

Type I or IgE

Question 8

Which antibody is considered the allergic antibody?

Answer 8

IgE

Question 9

Which cell produces the allergic symptoms that we can feel, see, and treat?

Answer 9

Mast cell (the granules)