Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321922212
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 12LTB
Summary Introduction

To determine:

Whether the statement 'the allergic reaction are causes when the body is not able to produce antibodies towards antigen' is true or false.

Introduction:

The allergy is the response of the immune system, when it sometimes overreacts to a self or a non-harmful antigen, which may provoke allergic responses in the body. This overreaction can be very severe and, in some circumstances, it can cause death.

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