Whenever the body is re-exposed to an allergen, the binding of IgE antibodies causes ____.

A) degranulation and inflammation
B) the release of antihistamines
C) the suppression of the inflammatory response
D) the production of clonal cells
E) fever

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Sonya Gonsalez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  When IgE antibodies bind to an allergen, it triggers mast cells and basophils to undergo degranulation and release pro-inflammatory molecules, including histamine, which causes inflammation. This is the basis for the symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Whenever the body is re-exposed to an allergen, the binding of IgE antibodies causes ____.

A) degranulation and inflammation
B) the release of antihistamines
C) the suppression of the inflammatory response
D) the production of clonal cells
E) fever

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Whenever the body is re-exposed to an allergen, the binding of IgE antibodies causes ____.A) degranulation and inflammationB) the release of antihistaminesC) the suppression of the inflammatory responseD) the production of clonal cellsE) fever

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Whenever the body is re-exposed to an allergen, the binding of IgE antibodies causes ____.

A) degranulation and inflammation
B) the release of antihistamines
C) the suppression of the inflammatory response
D) the production of clonal cells
E) fever