Immune response cytotoxic 1 russell kightley

Immune Response System

By cait1681
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    Step 1:

    Your immune system is first exposed to an allergen. Immediately the immune system begins to make immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies
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    The antibodies just created circulate throughout our bloodstream.
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    The IgE antibodies attach themselves to mast cells, these are commonly found in the nose, throat, lungs, and on the skin.
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    The next time you are exposed, the allergen immediately bonds with the IgE antibodies.
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    The binding cells consisting of the allergen and the antibody release a large amount of histamine, or a trigger immune chemical.
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    The chemical released produces lots of different types of sympotoms. These symptoms range from eczema, hives, to the deadly anaphylaxis.