Biology Practice: Allergy (Mock Test 5 - Ultimate Comprehensive)
1. An allergy is primarily a disorder of which body system?
2. Which of the following is the most common airborne allergen?
3. The chemical substance released during an allergic reaction that causes inflammation is:
4. Which type of antibody is specifically associated with allergic reactions?
5. "Hay Fever" is a term commonly used for which condition?
6. What is the most severe and life-threatening form of an allergic reaction?
7. Allergens like medicines or dyes that enter through a sting or needle use which route?
8. Which of these is a preventive measure for indoor dust allergies?
9. "Urticaria" is the medical term for which skin condition?
10. The cell responsible for storing and releasing histamine in the body is the:
11. Which diagnostic test involves monitoring for a "wheal and flare" response?
12. Which of the following is a common food allergen?
13. Adrenaline (Epinephrine) is primarily used to treat:
14. Allergic reactions that happen within minutes of contact are called:
15. "Contact Dermatitis" is most likely caused by:
16. The process of building tolerance to an allergen over time is:
17. Which of these is a symptom of allergic conjunctivitis?
18. Perennial allergies are those that occur:
19. Why is a second exposure to an allergen usually more severe than the first?
20. Which of the following is an "Ingestant" allergen?