KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 7. Human Health and Disease
A person shows symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, running nose and difficulty in breathing, on exposure to certain substances in air. Which type of antibody is produced during such condition?
- A IgG
- B IgE
- C IgM
- D IgA
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(B) IgE
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(B) IgE,
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is an antibody that is produced by the body's immune system in response to an allergen. These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. This reaction usually causes symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, or on the skin
Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is an antibody that is produced by the body's immune system in response to an allergen. These antibodies travel to cells that release chemicals, causing an allergic reaction. This reaction usually causes symptoms in the nose, lungs, throat, or on the skin
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