What characteristic do atopic individuals have that make them genetically predisposed to develop allergies?
a. Greater quantities of histamine
b. More histamine receptors
c. Greater quantities of IgE
d. A deficiency in epinephrine
Ans: c. Greater quantities of IgE
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