Biology Practice: Allergy (Mock Test 2 - Intermediate)
1. Allergens that enter the body through the nose or mouth while breathing are classified as:
2. Which route of entry is responsible for allergies caused by penicillin or bee stings?
3. Allergies that occur at a particular time of the year (e.g., when flowers bloom) are called:
4. Allergies that persist throughout the year, regardless of the season, are known as:
5. "Allergic Rhinitis" is the medical term for which common allergic condition?
6. When histamine is released, it causes blood vessels to ________, leading to redness and swelling.
7. Which of the following is an example of a "Contactant" allergen?
8. "Urticaria" is another name for which skin condition?
9. Which organ system is primarily affected by "Asthma"?
10. The diagnostic test where small amounts of common allergens are applied to the skin with tiny scratches is called:
11. Why does an allergic reaction cause "inflammation"?
12. Which of these can be a symptom of a food-based allergic reaction?
13. "Mold spores" are a common example of which type of allergen?
14. Anaphylaxis is dangerous because it can cause a sudden drop in ________.
15. The "Prick test" result is considered positive if the skin develops a ________.
16. Which of the following is a common symptom of "Eczema"?
17. Entry of allergens through the digestive tract is called:
18. Why are "antihistamines" effective against allergies?
19. Which of the following can lead to "Occupational allergies"?
20. In the case of severe allergies like Asthma, what happens to the bronchial tubes?