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Strong reaction of the immune system to a foreign substance?

An allergic reaction is an exaggerated response of the immune system to a harmless substance. This response can lead to symptoms such as itching, swelling, hives, or even life-threatening anaphylaxis. Identification of the allergen and appropriate management are key in preventing future reactions.


What is the hypersensitive reaction to a substance?

Hypersensitivity reaction is an exaggerated immune response to a substance that is usually harmless to most people, such as pollen, certain foods, or medications. This response can lead to symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severe allergic reactions.


When the body recognizes a relatively harmless substance as a dangerous antigen and mounts an immune response this response is called what?

This response is called an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity reaction. It can lead to symptoms such as skin rash, itching, swelling, or even more severe reactions like anaphylaxis.


Immune responses which affect adversely the host are often called what humoral response cellular response allergic response or natural immunity?

Allergic responses refer to immune responses that adversely affect the host, by mistakenly targeting harmless substances and triggering an inappropriate reaction. This leads to symptoms such as inflammation, itching, and swelling.


Will the temperature of patient with acute pain increase or Decrease?

The temperature of a patient with acute pain may increase due to the body's stress response and inflammation that can accompany pain. However, if the pain is severe and prolonged, it can also lead to a decrease in body temperature as the body may enter a state of shock or stress-induced hypothermia.

Related Questions

What drug provokes an allergic response?

Any drug can provoke allergic response. Every one is unique and different. So some individuals give individual response to the given drug. All the drugs can give allergic response in some individuals. Some drugs are more prone to give allergic response. No drug is designed to give an allergic response. It will not be called as drug in that case.


Anaphylactic shock is an example of an?

Allergic Response


What is the primary mediator of an allergic response?

Histamine


What nervous system reacts to acute pain?

Response to acute pain is made by the sympathetic nervous system (the nerves responsible for the fight-or-flight response of the body).


How is an allergic response different from a normal inflammation response?

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Strong reaction of the immune system to a foreign substance?

An allergic reaction is an exaggerated response of the immune system to a harmless substance. This response can lead to symptoms such as itching, swelling, hives, or even life-threatening anaphylaxis. Identification of the allergen and appropriate management are key in preventing future reactions.


What is the chemical called that causes an allergic response?

It's general biochemical name is an Antigen - anti = against and gen = genesis.


What is the hypersensitive reaction to a substance?

Hypersensitivity reaction is an exaggerated immune response to a substance that is usually harmless to most people, such as pollen, certain foods, or medications. This response can lead to symptoms ranging from mild irritation to severe allergic reactions.


What describes the body's recognition of a relatively harmless substance as a dangerous antigen and subsequent mounting of an immune response?

an allergic reaction


Why diaphoresis occurs in acute myocardial infarction?

Sympathetic nervous system response/ baroreceptor response


When the body recognizes a relatively harmless substance as a dangerous antigen and mounts an immune response this response is called what?

This response is called an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity reaction. It can lead to symptoms such as skin rash, itching, swelling, or even more severe reactions like anaphylaxis.


What is the same as hypersensitivity?

Hypersensitivity is also known as allergic reaction, exaggerated immune response, or allergic sensitivity.