Which of the Following Statements About Food Allergies Is FALSE

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about food allergies is FALSE?

• A) An allergen is the name referred to the substance that causes an allergic reaction.
• B) As food is digested, fragments of undigested protein trigger production of antibodies.
• C) Some of the most common ingredients that cause allergic reactions are peanuts, milk, and eggs.
• D) The first time a food is consumed, it triggers an allergic reaction.

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