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प्रश्न
Many people experience allergic symptoms of sneezing or wheezing on exposure to certain substances in the environment. Give two examples of such substances. Which type of antibodies are produced by the body in response to these substances? Mention the role of mast cells in this kind of allergic response.
उत्तर
The exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the environment is called allergy. The antibodies produced to these are of IgE type. Common examples of allergens are mites in dust, pollens, animal dander, etc. Allergy is due to the release of chemicals like histamine and serotonin from the mast cells.
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