What Is the Difference Between Anaphylactic and Anaphylactoid Reactions

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Multiple Choice

What is the difference between anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions?

• A) Anaphylaxis causes more serious symptoms.
• B) Anaphylactoid reactions do not involve mast cells or basophils.
• C) Anaphylactoid reactions cannot be prevented and anaphylactic reactions are preventable.
• D) Anaphylaxis is caused by IgE and anaphylactoid reactions are caused by complement.

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