In Immediate Hypersensitivity, Individuals Exposed to an Allergen Produce Too

question 130

Short Answer

In immediate hypersensitivity, individuals exposed to an allergen produce too much of the immunoglobulin _______, which causes a rapid release of a large amount of _______, the chemical responsible for many allergic symptoms.

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Definitions:

Ureters

Tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Kidneys

Bean-shaped organs that filter waste products from the blood and excrete them in the form of urine.

Urethra

The tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body in both males and females.

Stricture

A narrowing of a canal or duct in the body, such as those found in the esophagus, urethra, or bile ducts, which can restrict the flow of bodily fluids.