Match each definition with the correct term.
-allergy
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 allergy is an overreaction by the body to an antigen.

Answer: B
 An allergen is an antigen capable of inducing an allergic response.

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

Answer: D
 An antibody is a disease-fighting protein created in response to a specific antigen.

Answer: A
 A foreign substance is any substance the body regards as foreign.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term