Sensitization to an allergen during the initial exposure leads to the production of large quantities of A) antigen-antibody complexes. B) IgE antibodies. C) IgD antibodies. D) opsonins. E) T_c cells.

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Sensitization to an allergen during the initial exposure leads to the production of IgE antibodies, which bind to mast cells and basophils. Upon subsequent exposure, the allergen binds to the IgE on the surface of these cells and triggers the release of histamine and other mediators, leading to an allergic response.

Sensitization to an Allergen During the Initial Exposure Leads to the Production