Allergies are due to
A)an excess number of antigens.
B)not enough antibodies formed.
C)antibodies being produced for substances that ordinarily would do no harm to the body.
D)transplanted tissue.

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Allergies occur when the body's immune system produces antibodies (specifically Immunoglobulin E) in response to substances (such as pollen or certain foods) that are usually harmless. These antibodies then trigger the release of chemicals (such as histamine) that cause allergy symptoms. Therefore, allergies are the result of antibodies being produced for substances that ordinarily would do no harm to the body.

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