Micro & Immunology · single question
Which immunoglobulin is elevated in asthma (and allergy)?
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Correct answer: A. IgE
- A. Correct. IgE mediates Type I hypersensitivity and is elevated in allergic asthma.
- B. IgM is the first antibody in a primary immune response, not the allergy mediator.
- C. IgG is the main antibody of secondary responses, not the asthma marker.
- D. IgA protects mucosal surfaces but is not the asthma-associated immunoglobulin.
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