Whenever the body is exposed to an allergen, the IgE
antibodies cause
a. the production of prostaglandins and histamine.
b. the release of antihistamines.
c. the suppression of the inflammatory response.
d. the production of clonal cells.
e. all of these.
Answer: a
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