Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 41 - Immunology: Animal defense Systems - 41.6 - Malfunctions in Immunity Can Be Harmful - 41.6 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 888: 1

Answer

Immediate hypersensitivity is caused when someone comes in contact with an allergen, such as a food, pollen, or the venom of an insect. In response, the individual generates large amounts of IgE, causing mast cells in tissues and basophils in the blood to trigger a massive amount of histamine that floods the bloodstream.

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Immediate hypersensitivity is caused when someone comes in contact with an allergen, such as a food, pollen, or the venom of an insect. In response, the individual generates large amounts of IgE, causing mast cells in tissues and basophils in the blood to trigger a massive amount of histamine to flood the bloodstream.
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