Which of the following health problems are likely to occur if a person is unable to form the IgE antibodies?
A) The person would have problems defending themselves against parasitic worm infections as well as lacking an immediate allergic response.
B) The person would be unable to activate the complement.
C) Pathogens would be able to attach to their epithelial cells much easier.
D) They would be unable to have their cells clump.
E) Their B cells would be unable to respond to antigens.

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IgE antibodies are involved in the immediate allergic response and the defense against parasitic worm infections. If a person is unable to form IgE antibodies, they would have problems defending themselves against parasitic worm infections as well as lacking an immediate allergic response. This would not necessarily affect complement activation, pathogen attachment, cell clumping, or B cell response to antigens.

Which of the Following Health Problems Are Likely to Occur