This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: What is anaphylaxis? What will be an ideal response? ... (Read 10 times)

washai

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 523
on: Sep 14, 2018
What is anaphylaxis?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Identify the four categories of allergens and provide an example from each.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Sammyo

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 329
Reply #1 on: Sep 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Anaphylaxis is a form of shock that is life-threatening. The victim may experience a range of symptoms, including difficulty breathing (with or without bluish discoloration around the lips and nailbeds), swelling of the mouth and/or eyelids, itching and hives, anxiety and restlessness. Teachers should call for emergency medical assistance (911). If the victim has an EpiPen, it should be administered at once.

Answer to Question 2

Inhalant: pollen, molds, dust, dander
Ingestants: milk, eggs, wheat, nuts and peanuts, shellfish Contactants: wool, grass, lotions
Injectables: medications, bee stings


washai

  • Member
  • Posts: 523
Reply 2 on: Sep 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

Perkypinki

  • Member
  • Posts: 339
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Adult head lice are gray, about ? inch long, and often have a tiny dot on their backs. A female can lay between 50 and 150 eggs within the several weeks that she is alive. They feed on human blood.

Did you know?

The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").

Did you know?

Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.

Did you know?

There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.

Did you know?

Human neurons are so small that they require a microscope in order to be seen. However, some neurons can be up to 3 feet long, such as those that extend from the spinal cord to the toes.

Steps in the humoral and cell-mediated immune response Steps in the humoral and cell-mediated immune response
A Dose-Response Curve A Dose-Response Curve
An example of a cover letter sent in response to a classified ad. An example of a cover letter sent in response to a classified ad.
Sexual Response Cycle Sexual Response Cycle
Inflammatory response. Inflammatory response.
PGC-1 and SIRT1 control the reprogramming of fuel utilization pathways in response to fasting PGC-1 and SIRT1 control the reprogramming of fuel utilization pathways in response to fasting
Video: Mechanisms for chromosome movement Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library