Which of the Following Is Not Characteristic of a Type

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not characteristic of a Type I hypersensitivity reaction?

• A)can occur at any point after the first exposure to the antigen
• B)long-term complications occur from deposition of antigen within organs and cells
• C)symptoms are caused primarily by release of histamine from the mast cells
• D)can be a food allergy

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Base

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IR Spectroscopy

A technique in analytical chemistry used to identify and study chemicals through the interaction of infrared radiation with matter.

Trimethylamine

A nitrogen-containing organic compound with the formula N(CH3)3, known for its strong fishy odor and used in various industrial applications.