Type I Hypersensitivity Reactions Are Also Commonly Known as (Allergies/autoimmunities/inflammation)

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Short Answer

Type I hypersensitivity reactions are also commonly known as (allergies/autoimmunities/inflammation).

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Definitions:

Arrector Pili

Small muscles attached to hair follicles that, when contracted, cause the hair to stand upright (goosebumps).

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle that is attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements of the body.

Stratum Lucidum

A thin, clear layer of dead skin cells found in the epidermis, specifically in regions of thick skin like the palms and soles.

Stratum Basale

The deepest layer of the epidermis where cell division occurs, responsible for generating new skin cells.