An Allergen Circulating in the Bloodstream Affects Mast Cells Throughout

question 168

Multiple Choice

An allergen circulating in the bloodstream affects mast cells throughout the body,dropping blood pressure to dangerously low levels.This response is termed

• A)allergy.
• B)hypersensitivity.
• C)allergic rhinitis.
• D)anaphylactic shock.
• E)asthma.

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