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Which of the following plants doesn't contribute to pollen allergy?

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  1. Chenopodium

  2. Sorghum

  3. Rose

  4. Amaranthus

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

i) Chenopodium and Amaranthus also are known as lambs quarters are belonged to family Amaranthaceae and are a major cause of pollen allergies are also considered as weeds or invasive species.

ii) Sorghum which is worlds fifth most important cereal and belongs to family Poaceae is also producing pollen that causes allergy.
iii) Rose pollens are not allergy agents.
So the correct option is 'Rose'.

Which of the following is the causative agent of hay fever?

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  1. Female Aedes mosquito

  2. Tse tse fly

  3. Plant pollen

  4. Trypanosoma gambiense

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Hay fever is also known as seasonal allergy or allergic rhinitis is look like cold and symptoms are also similar like:-

i) Running nose.
ii) Watery, itchy, red eyes (allergic conjunctivitis).

iii) Sneezing
iv) A cough
v) Itchy nose, the roof of the mouth or throat
vi) Swollen, blue-colored skin under the eyes (allergic shiners).
These are caused by tree pollen, grass pollen, ragweed pollen etc.
So the correct option is 'Plant pollen'.

Wooden floors are used in house to reduce dust.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  •  Wooden floors are used in-house to reduce dust.
  •  Wooden floors do not trap dust, pollen particles, pet dander and other allergens compared to others.
  • It helps allergy sufferers and keeps the indoor air quality healthier.
  • So, the correct answer is 'True'.

Allergy occurring in certain times of the year is perennial allergy.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Allergy occurring during certain times of the year are called seasonal allergy.
  • Perennial allergy is present throughout the year whereas, a seasonal allergy occurs only during a particular time of the year.
  • So, the correct answer is 'False'.

Tingling sensation of mouth is a symptoms of skin allergy.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The tingling sensation of mouth is a symptom is an oral allergy.
  • It is caused by allergic reactions to certain fruits, vegetables, nuts, medications and pollen etc.
  • So, the correct answer is 'False'.

Fall in blood pressure occurs in drug allergy.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Fall in blood pressure occurs in drug allergy.
  • Drug allergy is the abnormal reaction of the immune system to certain medication which may lower the blood pressure, cause irregular heartbeats etc.
  • So, the correct answer is 'True'.

The symptoms of allergy are ________________.

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  1. Malaria

  2. Asthma

  3. Itchy eves and sneezing

  4. Hay-fever

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Correct Option: A

An allergic reaction can produce utricularia - a common term for utricularia is ___________________.

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  1. Atropic dermatitis

  2. Eczema

  3. Folliculitis

  4. Hives

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

option $'D'$ is correct.


A common term for utricularia is Hives. Utricularia is also known as hives. an outbreak of swollen, pole red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly-either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergies, or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting.

Allergies can be described as ______________________.

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  1. Sneezing, itching, watery eyes, scratchy throat

  2. An overreaction from the immune system to a foreign substance

  3. The onset of a cold during spring months

  4. A reaction to the influenza virus during spring months.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Option $'B'$ is correct.


Allergies can be described as an overaction from the immune system to a foreign substance. Allergies occurs when the immune system overreacts to ordinarily formulas substances. The allergies reaction is a misguided reaction to foreign substance by the immune system. The common system is misguided is allergies. Allergies symptoms are sneezing, watery eyes, itching etc.

Which of the following cell plays an important role in allergy?

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  1. $T _K$ cell

  2. $N _K$ cell

  3. Mast cell

  4. Plasma cell

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Correct Option: A