Immune System Timeline

  • Step One

    Step One

    A person consumes an allergan which causes a reaction that has never happened before.
  • Step Two

    Step Two

    After the person consumes the allergen, the body reacts by creating an IgE antibody which joins itself to cells in tissue throughout the body.
  • Step Three

    Step Three

    After the antibody joins with the cells, the body is prepared for that allergen if it enters the body again.
  • Step Four

    Step Four

    When the person consumes the allergen again, it connects to the antibodies and sends signals in order for the body to distribute huge quantities of histamine.
  • Step Five

    Step Five

    Irritation is casued by the large amount of histamine in the body.
  • Step Six

    Step Six

    The irritation differs between each person. They can be mild
    reactions like hives or more severe like shortness of breath or death.