Food Allergies

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1. A food allergy is an adverse immune response to a food ...

Protein

Carbohydrate

Fat

Alcohol

Food proteins (allergens) are triggering the allergic response.

2. What is a class of antibody that plays an important role in food allergies?

ACE

IgE

OGTT

GGT

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of antibody that plays an important role in food allergies.

3. Which biogenic amine is released in an allergic reaction?

Zeaxanthin

Serotonin

Melatonin

Histamine

Histamine is a biogenic amine involved in local immune responses as well as regulating physiological function in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter.

4. How is the severe, life-threatening allergic response called that is characterized by lowered blood pressure, swelling, and hives?

Hypopituitarism

Anaphylaxis

Hyperglycemia

Conn's syndrome

Anaphylaxis is an acute systemic Type I Hypersensitivity allergic reaction in humans.

5. Which is NOT a method for diagnosing a food allergy?

Skin prick testing

RAST

Rorschach test

DBPCFC

The Rorschach inkblot test is a method of psychological evaluation.

6. Which is a common allergen that causes Allergic Contact Dermatitis?

Aluminium

Boron

Nickel

Iodine

Nickel often causes Allergic Contact Dermatitis.

7. Which is NOT a drug for the treatment of food allergies?

Cromoglicate (INN)

H1 antagonist

Glucocorticoid

Uricosuric

Uricosuric medications (drugs) are substances that increase the excretion of uric acid in the urine,