All of the Following Are True of Hypersensitivity EXCEPT

question 22

Multiple Choice

All of the following are true of hypersensitivity EXCEPT

• A)it occurs in the presence of an antigen.
• B)it is synonymous with "allergy."
• C)it occurs when an individual is exposed to an allergen for the first time.
• D)it is due to an altered immune response.
• E)it requires previous exposure to an antigen.

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