Practice mode Immunity

What is an allergy?

Correct answer C. An excessive immune response to a normally harmless antigen

Explanation

Allergy is a hypersensitivity in which harmless substances such as pollen or dust act as allergens. IgE and histamine release cause sneezing, itching and swelling.

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