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2. Disproving Spontaneous Generation1h 18m
3. Chemical Principles of Microbiology3h 38m
4. Water1h 28m
5. Molecules of Microbiology2h 23m
6. Cell Membrane & Transport3h 28m
7. Prokaryotic Cell Structures & Functions5h 52m
8. Eukaryotic Cell Structures & Functions2h 18m
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14. DNA Replication2h 25m
15. Central Dogma & Gene Regulation7h 14m
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18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions4h 56m
19. Innate Immunity7h 15m
20. Adaptive Immunity7h 14m
21. Principles of Disease6h 57m

19. Innate Immunity

Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes

Microbiology

19. Innate Immunity

Cells of the Immune System: Granulocytes

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Problem 11.5a

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Which of the following would you expect to see increased in circulation in a patient suffering from allergies? Select all that apply. (NCLEX/HESI/TEAS)
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Identify the immune cells involved in allergic reactions, focusing on those that increase in circulation during such responses.

Recall that allergies are typically associated with the activation of certain white blood cells, particularly those involved in the immune response to allergens.

Consider the role of eosinophils, which are known to increase in number during allergic reactions and parasitic infections.

Think about basophils and mast cells, which release histamine and other chemicals during allergic responses, contributing to inflammation and other symptoms.

Review the options provided (though not visible here) and select those that are known to increase in circulation during allergic reactions, such as eosinophils and possibly basophils.

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Allergic Response

An allergic response occurs when the immune system overreacts to a harmless substance, known as an allergen. This reaction involves the activation of immune cells, particularly mast cells and basophils, which release histamines and other chemicals, leading to symptoms such as inflammation, itching, and increased mucus production.

Eosinophils

Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the body's response to allergens and parasitic infections. In allergic reactions, eosinophil levels often increase, as they are involved in mediating inflammation and tissue damage associated with allergic responses, making them a key indicator in allergy-related conditions.

IgE Antibodies

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is a class of antibodies that are specifically involved in allergic reactions. When an allergen is encountered, IgE binds to it and triggers the release of histamines from mast cells, leading to the symptoms of an allergy. Elevated levels of IgE in circulation are commonly associated with allergic conditions.