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BIOLOGY TOPIC 11 ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY (HL)

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What are the stages of an allergic reaction?

Author: Sammy Universe



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First exposure (sensitization): 1) allergen (cat hair) enters blood 2) B cells = plasma cells = antibodies (IgE) 3) antibodies attach to mast cell (has histamine inside) second exposure (allergic reaction): 1) allergen binds to antibodies on mast cell 2) histamine released 3) allergic reaction from inflammation from histamine


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