A patient has come to the clinic for an allergy shot. The patient asks the nurse what immunoglobulin (Ig) is located in the body's tissues and is thought to be responsible for allergic reactions. What is the nurse's best response?
A) IgG is thought to be responsible for allergic reactions.
B) IgA is thought to be responsible for allergic reactions.
C) IgM is thought to be responsible for allergic reactions.
D) IgE is thought to be responsible for allergic reactions.
D
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IgE is the immune globulin that is associated with allergic reactions. These antibodies react with mast cells, causing the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals when they have combined with the antigen. IgG, IgA, and IgM are not involved in allergic reactions.
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