Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

1. Currently, there are no cures or preventions for autoimmune disorders.

2. An allergen is any antigen that triggers IgE production and leads to a scenario where the immune system fights off a perceived threat that would otherwise be harmless.

3. An allergy is a scenario where the immune system fights off a perceived threat that would otherwise eventually cause the breakdown of skin or other localized tissue.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE

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