Immune System

By lexieusher

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    When the allergen is eaten, an IgE antibody is formed

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    This antibody then attaches itself to cells found in the tissues of the body

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    Now, the body is primed for when that allergen enters the body again

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    When the allergen is ingested again, it binds to IgE antibodies and sends out signals to the body

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    These signals the the body to release large amounts of histamine.
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    This causes an allergic reaction

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    When someone first eats a food allergen, there will be no physical side effects