Match the condition, labelled a. through g., with the characteristic.
-allergic reaction to injection of "borrowed" antibodies that confer passive immunity
A)serum sickness
B)immediate hypersensitivity
C)acquired immune deficiency syndrome
D)delayed hypersensitivity
E)immune-complex disease
F)autoimmune disease
G)severe combined immunodeficiency

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Serum sickness is an allergic reaction to the injection of "borrowed" antibodies that confer passive immunity.

Answer: B
 Immediate hypersensitivity is an allergic reaction that occurs within minutes of exposure to an allergen.

Answer: C
 Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that attacks and weakens the immune system.

Answer: D
 Delayed hypersensitivity is an allergic reaction that occurs several hours to days after exposure to an allergen.

Answer: E
 Immune-complex disease is a condition in which immune complexes (antibodies bound to antigens) accumulate in tissues and cause inflammation and damage.

Answer: F
 Autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system attacks and damages the body's own tissues.

Answer: G
 Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) is a genetic disorder that affects the development and function of the immune system, resulting in a lack of immune protection against infections.

Match the Condition, Labelled A