Desensitization
A) stimulates an increase in IgG AND reduces the number of mast cells.
B) reduces the number of mast cells AND increases the number of basophil cells.
C) stimulates an increase in IgG AND is a treatment for hypersensitivity reactions.
D) increases the number of basophil cells AND is a treatment for hypersensitivity reactions.
E) increases the number of mast cells AND decreases the number of basophil cells.

Question

Desensitization
A) stimulates an increase in IgG AND reduces the number of mast cells.
B) reduces the number of mast cells AND increases the number of basophil cells.
C) stimulates an increase in IgG AND is a treatment for hypersensitivity reactions.
D) increases the number of basophil cells AND is a treatment for hypersensitivity reactions.
E) increases the number of mast cells AND decreases the number of basophil cells.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Desensitization involves inducing tolerance to an allergen by administering increasing doses of the allergen over time. This process stimulates the production and increase of IgG antibody, which can block the allergic reaction caused by IgE. Desensitization is a treatment for hypersensitivity reactions such as allergies. It does not affect the number of mast cells or basophil cells.