Allergic Patients Receiving Small, Controlled Injections of Specific Allergens Are

question 50

Multiple Choice

Allergic patients receiving small, controlled injections of specific allergens are undergoing ______.

• A)sensitization
• B)desensitization
• C)degranulation
• D)tissue matching

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled circular tubes in the inner ear containing the sensory receptors that detect head motion caused when an individual tilts or moves the head and/or the body.

Inner Ear

The innermost part of the ear, containing the cochlea and vestibular system, crucial for hearing and balance.

Trichromatic Theory

A theory that explains how the human eye sees color by the presence of three types of cones sensitive to different wavelengths of light: short (blue), medium (green), and long (red).

Color Vision

The ability of the eye to distinguish different wavelengths of light, enabling the perception of various colors.