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MICRB 410 Exam 3 review
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What is the role of the immunoglobulin IgE?
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It functions to fight off parasitic infections
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What is the role of the immunoglobulin IgE?
It functions to fight off parasitic infections
At what concentration does IgE usually exist at in the body?
Low
What is an atopic individual?
An individual who has a genetic predisposition to allergies meaning they produce IgE to common environmental antigens
What are common symptoms of type 1 hypersensitivities?
Inflammation and Mast cell degranulation
What does it mean when an individual is sensitized to an allergen?
After first exposure to Ag, Fc receptors are expressed on mast cells where they wait for second exposure and cause an unnecessary reaction.
