Anaphylaxis is mediated by…?

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QUESTION

Anaphylaxis is mediated by…?

OPTIONS

(A) Mast cells
(B) IgE
(C) Both of above
(D) None of above

ANSWER

(C) Both of above

EXPLANATION

Anaphylaxis is an immediate type I hypersensitivity reaction in which allergen-specific IgE bound to Fcε receptors on mast cells is cross-linked, causing mast-cell degranulation and mediator release. Thus option C is correct because both mast cells and IgE are essential; either one alone gives an incomplete description.

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