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Chapter 34, Problem 14SQ
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Allergens are defined as normally harmless substances that stimulate an immune response known as allergy in case the person is sensitive to the allergen. Some of the common allergens are drugs, foods, pollen, dust mite feces, fungal spores, and insect venom.
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Biology: Concepts and Applications (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 34 - Prob. 1SQCh. 34 - Prob. 2SQCh. 34 - Which of the following is not considered to be...Ch. 34 - Prob. 4SQCh. 34 - Prob. 5SQCh. 34 - Name a defining characteristic of innate immunity.Ch. 34 - Prob. 7SQCh. 34 - Antibodies are ________. a. antigen receptors c....Ch. 34 - A dendritic cell engulfs a bacterium, then...Ch. 34 - Prob. 10SQ
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