Immunoglobulins that can bind to antigens, stimulating basophils and mast cells, are called ________ antibodies.
A) IgD
B) IgE
C) IgM
D) IgA
E) IgG

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IgE antibodies are responsible for triggering an allergic response by binding to antigens and stimulating basophils and mast cells to release histamines and other inflammatory mediators. IgD, IgM, IgA, and IgG do not have this function.

Immunoglobulins That Can Bind to Antigens, Stimulating Basophils and Mast