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g mem A through B wil be used more than once.) A. Delayed hypersensitivity B. Im

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Question

g mem A through B wil be used more than once.) A. Delayed hypersensitivity B. Immediate hypersensitivity C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B 1. B lymphocytes are involved 2. IgE antibodies are involved 3. Contact dermatitis, such as to poison ivy 4. Occurs within a period of 1 to 3 days 5. Fibroblasts are involved 6. T lymphocytes are involved 7. Therapy - corticosteroids, such as cortisone 8. Allergic reactions, hay fever and asthma 9. Therapy - antihistamines and adrenergic drugs 10. An example of passive immunity 11. The antigens are called allergens

Explanation / Answer

1. Both A and B (although more Immediate than Delayed): B lymphocytes are involved. During an immediate hypersensitivity, CD4+Th2 cells stimulate B-cells to produce IgE antibodies. During a delayed hypersensitivity, B-cells are working as antigen-presenting cells and they activate Th1 cells.

2. Immediate hypersensitivity: IgE antibodies are involved.

3. Delayed hypersensitivity: Contact dermatitis, such as to poison ivy

4. Delayed hypersensitivity: Occurs within a period of 1 to 3 days (24-72 hours)

5. Neither A nor B. Fibroblasts are involved. (Fibroblasts are not immune cells)

6. Both A and B (although more A than B). T lymphocytes are involved. During an immediate hypersensitivity, CD4+Th2 cells stimulate B-cells to produce IgE antibodies. During a delayed hypersensitivity, B-cells are working as antigen-presenting cells and they activate Th1 cells.

7. Neither A nor B. Therapy - corticosteroids, such as cortisone. Corticosteroids are not a therapy but actually, they themselves can cause hypersensitivity.

8. Immediate hypersensitivity. Allergic reactions, hay fever, and asthma.

9. Immediate hypersensitivity. Therapy - antihistamines and adrenergic drugs

10. Neither A nor B. An example of passive immunity

11. Immediate hypersensitivity. The antigens are called allergens