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Many children in the metro cities are suffering from a very common exaggerated response of the immune system to certain weak antigens in the air.
(i) What is the term used for the above mentioned disease?
Many children in the metro cities are suffering from a very common exaggerated response of the immune system to certain weak antigens in the air.
(i) What is the term used for the above mentioned disease?
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\textbf{Quick Tip (a):} Remember the unique composition and benefits of colostrum for newborns, especially the role of IgA in passive immunity.
\textbf{Quick Tip (b):} When thinking about allergies, recall that IgE is the key antibody involved, and mast cells release inflammatory mediators like histamine and serotonin upon allergen exposure.
Updated On: May 9, 2025
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The term used for the above-mentioned disease, which is a common
exaggerated response of the immune system to weak antigens in the air, is allergy or
hypersensitivity. The weak antigens that trigger this response are called allergens.
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