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Allergen is eaten.
The allergen enters the body when ingested within the food. If this is the first time it has entered it won't respond negatively outwardly. -
IgE Antibody is formed
As a result of the allergen entering the body for the first time, an IgE antibody is formed and attaches itself to the tissues in cells all over the body. -
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Immune System Response to Allergens
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Allergen enters the body again.
After the IgE antibody forms all over your body cells, it is prepared for when the allergen is in your body again, this time resulting in a reaction. -
Allergen binds to the IgE antibody.
Once the allergen combines to the IgE antibodies, it begins to send signals for the body to fight back. -
Your body sends large amounts of Histamine.
Once the antibodies attatch to allergen, the body sends signals to send out histamine which is a compound to trigger an immune sytem response. -
Irritation and swelling occurs all over the body.
The immune system is triggered and causes the allergic reaction.
