This is a severe and sometimes life-threatening reaction to an antigen, which causes rapid inflammation and systemwide spasm
A) hemostasis
B) prophylaxis
C) thrombosis
D) anaphylaxis
D
Explanation: Ana/phylaxis means "toward protection." In response to a foreign substance, the body produces an immediate inflammatory reaction.
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