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Multiple choice zoology allergy immunity related disorders and problems antibody production and vaccination biotechnology

Which one of the following, diseases is due to an allergic reaction?

  1. Enteric fever

  2. Hay fever

  3. Skin cancer

  4. Goitre
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Hay fever or allergic rhinitis is the allergic response caused by the hypersensitivity of dust, mites, animal fur or hairs. It is characterized by the running nose, sneezing and watery, itchy eyes. Whereas enteric fever is caused by the bacteria, Skin cancer is caused by harmful radiation i.e., UV rays and Goiter is the metabolic disorder. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

Multiple choice zoology allergy immunity related disorders and problems antibody production and vaccination biotechnology

The primary treatment of anaphylaxis is the application of

  1. Epinephrine injection.

  2. Glucagon injection.

  3. Insulin injection.

  4. Both B and C.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

A- Anaphylaxis is a rapid, severe and generalized allergic reaction which may lead to death. Prompt administration of epinephrine injection can be life-saving. Timely administration of epinephrine injection decreases hospitalizations and mortality. 

Multiple choice zoology allergy immunity related disorders and problems antibody production and vaccination biotechnology

Anaphylactic shock is caused due to the release of which of the following hormone?

  1. Adrenalin

  2. Histamine

  3. Glucagon

  4. Somatostatin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Histamines are the inflammatory substances which are released by the mast cells and basophils during the allergic reactions. The excessive release of histamine may result in anaphylactic shock. Anaphylaxis is a type of severe allergic reaction which can result in the death of the person. Antihistamines are used for the treatment and cure of the allergic reactions.

Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

Multiple choice zoology allergy immunity related disorders and problems antibody production and vaccination biotechnology

Which of the following is required for the cure of anaphylactic shock?

  1. Adrenalin

  2. Antihistamine

  3. Monoclonal antibodies

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Anaphylaxis is a type of severe allergic reaction which can result in the death of the person. The first or the primary treatment which is provided, is that the person is injected with epinephrine which reduces the basic symptoms. Antihistamines are used for the treatment and cure of the allergic reactions. The antihistamines are molecules which are similar in structure to histamine and block the H1 receptors which prevent the release and action of histamines. 

Thus, the correct answer is option B. 

Multiple choice zoology allergy immunity related disorders and problems antibody production and vaccination biotechnology

IgE antibodies are known as cytotropic antibodies because

  1. They are fixed on mast cell and basophils.

  2. They are fixed on eosinophils.

  3. They are fixed on neutrophils.

  4. None of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

IgE antibodies are called cytotropic because they have a high affinity for receptors on the surface of mast cells and basophils.