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) Tc cells.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Sensitization to an allergen during the initial exposure leads to the production of IgE antibodies. These antibodies bind to mast cells and basophils, which causes them to release inflammatory mediators upon subsequent exposure to the same allergen.

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