How does IgE induce the forcible ejection of parasites and toxic substances from the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts?
What will be an ideal response?
When IgE binds to antigen, leading to cross-linking of Fc?RI on mast cells in connective and mucosal tissues, the mast cells rapidly release chemicals that activate smooth muscle to contract. Muscle activity leads to vomiting and diarrhea in the gastrointestinal tract, and sneezing and coughing in the respiratory tract, helping to expel the offending pathogen or toxic material.
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