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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 37, Problem 11RQ
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To describe: The process that leads to an allergic reaction.

Introduction: The allergic reactions or hypersensitivity occur in some individuals with exposure to common environmental allergens. These allergic reactions occur due to enhanced activation of the immune system.

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Explain what causes an allergic reaction.
Describe how an immediate-reactionhypersensitivity (allergy) response may occur.
Explain why allergic responses tend to recur.

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