The major categories of hypersensitivities that typically involve a B-cell immunoglobulin response is/are
A)Type 1 only.
B)Type 1 and Type 4.
C)Type 4 only.
D)Type 1, Type 2, Type 3.
E)Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and Type 4.

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B-cell immunoglobulin response is involved in Type 1 (IgE-mediated), Type 2 (cytotoxic), and Type 3 (immune complex-mediated) hypersensitivities, making D the best choice that includes all three types. Type 4 (cell-mediated) hypersensitivity does not involve B-cell immunoglobulin response.

The Major Categories of Hypersensitivities That Typically Involve a B-Cell