Which of the following statements about food allergies is FALSE?
a) An allergen is the name referred to the substance that causes an allergic reaction.
b) As food is digested, fragments of undigested protein trigger production of antibodies.
c) Some of the most common ingredients that cause allergic reactions are peanuts, milk, and eggs.
d) The first time a food is consumed, it triggers an allergic reaction.
Ans: d) The first time a food is consumed, it triggers an allergic reaction.
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