Match the term with the correct description. A Type IV hypersensitivity response mediated by sensitized T-helper cells, which release cytokines and chemokines An exaggerated immune response that causes damage to the individual To decrease the virulence of a pathogen and render it incapable of causing disease Block H1 or H2 receptors and are used to treat Type I allergic responses A reduction in allergic responses; achieved by repeated low or increasing doses of allergens The genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases (e.g., allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema) 1. DTH 2. Desensitization 3. Atopy 4. Attenuate 5. Antihistamines 6. Hypersensitivity
Match the term with the correct description. A Type IV hypersensitivity response mediated by sensitized T-helper cells, which release cytokines and chemokines An exaggerated immune response that causes damage to the individual To decrease the virulence of a pathogen and render it incapable of causing disease Block H1 or H2 receptors and are used to treat Type I allergic responses A reduction in allergic responses; achieved by repeated low or increasing doses of allergens The genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases (e.g., allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema) 1. DTH 2. Desensitization 3. Atopy 4. Attenuate 5. Antihistamines 6. Hypersensitivity
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Match the term with the correct description.
A Type IV hypersensitivity response mediated by sensitized T-helper cells, which release cytokines and chemokines
An exaggerated immune response that causes damage to the individual
To decrease the virulence of a pathogen and render it incapable of causing disease
Block H1 or H2 receptors and are used to treat Type I allergic responses
A reduction in allergic responses; achieved by repeated low or increasing doses of allergens
The genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases (e.g., allergic rhinitis, asthma, eczema)
1. DTH
2. Desensitization
3. Atopy
4. Attenuate
5. Antihistamines
6. Hypersensitivity
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