Login

 what is allergy ? name the antibody responsible for it. also mention two chemicals released from mast cells during an allergic reaction

An allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system.. Allergic reactions are distinctive because of excessive activation of certain white blood cells called mast cells and basophils by a type of antibody called Immunoglobulin E (IgE). This reaction results in an inflammatory response which can range from uncomfortable to dangerous.

  • -1
View Full Answer

An

allergy

is a

hypersensitivity disorder

of the

immune system

.. Allergic reactions are distinctive because of excessive activation of certain

white blood cells

called

mast cells

and

basophils

by a type of

antibody

called

Immunoglobulin E

(IgE). This reaction results in an

inflammatory

response which can range from uncomfortable to dangerous.

  • 3
The exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the environment is called allergy.
  • -1
The exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the environment is called allergy. Antibody responsible for this is IgE type. Histamine and serotonin are two chemicals released from the mast cell during an allergic reaction.
  • 9
What are you looking for?