Match each definition with the correct term.
-allergen
A)any substance the body regards as foreign
B)antigen capable of inducing an allergic response
C)signal between the cells of the immune system
D)disease-fighting protein created in response to a specific antigen
E)overreaction by the body to an antigen

Question

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An allergen is an antigen that is capable of inducing an allergic response in the body.

Answer: A
 An antigen is any substance that the body regards as foreign, including allergens.

Answer: C
 A cytokine is a signal produced between cells of the immune system.

Answer: D
 An antibody is a disease-fighting protein that is created by the immune system in response to a specific antigen.

Answer: E
 An allergic reaction is an overreaction by the body's immune system to an antigen or allergen.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term