The Term That Refers to an Adverse Reaction to Food

question 12

Multiple Choice

The term that refers to an adverse reaction to food that is caused by a nonimmunologic mechanism is

• A)food allergy.
• B)allergic reaction.
• C)food intolerance.
• D)food sensitivity.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body that regulate various physiological processes and behaviors.

Endocrine Glands

These are glands in the body that secrete hormones directly into the blood rather than through a duct.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a result of a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Predictive

Relating to the ability to foretell or forecast future events or outcomes based on current or past data.