In the Context of Allergic Reactions, When Is a Person

question 52

Multiple Choice

In the context of allergic reactions, when is a person likely to go into anaphylactic shock?

• A) when large amounts of an allergen enters the person's blood stream
• B) when the allergen is of an animal source
• C) when the allergic reaction is delayed
• D) when the person is desensitized to an allergen
• E) when a rare allergen comes in contact with self-reactive antibodies

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Definitions:

Flooding

An overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, often the result of heavy rain, snowmelt, or obstruction of water flow.

Channelization

The engineering of a natural stream or river by straightening, deepening, or otherwise modifying its natural course for navigation, flood control, or urban development.

Wetlands

Areas where water covers the soil, either permanently or seasonally, supporting distinct ecosystems with a variety of plant and animal life.

Irrigation Water

Water that is supplied to crops to assist in their growth, often through artificial means such as sprinklers or drip lines.