Allergies and Asthma in Children
Allergies and Asthma in Children ( 15 Questions)
The child's parent is concerned about the role of IgE antibodies in allergies.
Which of the following explanations by the nurse is accurate regarding the role of IgE antibodies in allergic reactions?
IgE antibodies play a significant role in allergic reactions. They are not insignificant. IgE antibodies are specifically designed to recognize and bind to allergens, and when they do so, they trigger an immune response that includes the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators. These substances are responsible for the symptoms of allergies, such as itching, redness, and swelling.
IgE antibodies do not inhibit the release of histamine in response to allergens; rather, they facilitate it. The role of IgE antibodies is to promote the allergic response, leading to the release of histamine and other inflammatory molecules.
No explanation
IgE antibodies are not limited to respiratory infections. While they are involved in the immune response against infections, they are primarily associated with allergic reactions. IgE antibodies do not play a role exclusively in respiratory infections but are a key component in the allergic response.
Choice A rationale:
IgE antibodies play a significant role in allergic reactions.
They are not insignificant.
IgE antibodies are specifically designed to recognize and bind to allergens, and when they do so, they trigger an immune response that includes the release of histamine and other inflammatory mediators.
These substances are responsible for the symptoms of allergies, such as itching, redness, and swelling.
Choice B rationale:
IgE antibodies do not inhibit the release of histamine in response to allergens; rather, they facilitate it.
The role of IgE antibodies is to promote the allergic response, leading to the release of histamine and other inflammatory molecules.
Choice D rationale:
IgE antibodies are not limited to respiratory infections.
While they are involved in the immune response against infections, they are primarily associated with allergic reactions.
IgE antibodies do not play a role exclusively in respiratory infections but are a key component in the allergic response.