An Effective Test to Determine Whether an Individual Is Allergic

question 21

Multiple Choice

An effective test to determine whether an individual is allergic to a specific substance is to _______.

• A) test for levels of IgE specific for the allergen
• B) inject high levels of the allergen so see if the patient goes into anaphylactic shock
• C) test for high levels of IgG in the serum
• D) test for the allergen in the blood

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Definitions:

Loin

The part of the body on both sides of the spine between the ribs and the pelvis.

Pertaining To

Referring to or relating to a particular subject.

Kyphosis

A condition characterized by an excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing a hunched back.

Lordosis

A curvature of the spine that results in an exaggerated inward curve, typically in the lower back, which can cause discomfort or pain.