Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-An antigen capable of causing allergy (hypersensitivity)
A)AIDS
B)allergen
C)anaphylaxis
D)Hodgkin disease
E)hypersplenism
F)lymphedema
G)lymphoid organs
H)thymectomy

Question

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An allergen refers to an antigen that is capable of causing allergy or hypersensitivity reactions in the body.

Answer: C
 Anaphylaxis refers to a severe and potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur rapidly after exposure to an allergen.

Answer: G
 Lymphoid organs refer to the various organs of the immune system that are involved in the production and maturation of lymphocytes, such as the thymus, spleen, lymph nodes, and bone marrow.

Answer: H
 Thymectomy refers to the surgical removal of the thymus gland, which is involved in the development of T-cells that play a key role in immune function.

The other choices are unrelated to the meaning of an antigen capable of causing allergy (hypersensitivity).

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings