An Allergy is defined asan increased responsive state resulting f.pdf
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An allergy is characterized by an increased sensitivity to specific antigens or foreign substances, leading to exaggerated bodily responses like hay fever and itching. This heightened response occurs upon subsequent exposures, as the immune system recalls previous reactions to the allergen. Allergies can manifest in various forms, reflecting the body's overreaction to otherwise harmless substances.
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An Allergy is defined asan increased responsive state resulting f.pdf
- 1. An Allergy is defined as: an increased responsive state resulting from a second exposure to a toxicant a decreased responsive state acquired through a previous exposure to a toxicant a decreased responsive state resulting from a second exposure to a toxicant an increased responsive state acquired through a previous exposure to a toxicanta. an increased responsive state resulting from a second exposure to a toxicantb. a decreased responsive state acquired through a previous exposure to a toxicantc. a decreased responsive state resulting from a second exposure to a toxicantd. an increased responsive state acquired through a previous exposure to a toxicant Solution Ans D Allergy is a hyper sensitivity to particular antigen or foreign object such as dust, pollen etc that elicits an exaggerated response in the body in form of hay fever, rashes, itching, sneezing etc. When the body is allergic towards an allergen, it elicits the response again on its contact, as the immune system remembers the previous response