Question

Allergens differ from antigens because ______________

Allergens do not involve the leukocytes, they simply stimulate the inflammatory response.

Allergens are primarily plant derived while antigens are bacterial or viral in nature.

Allergens produce an abnormally large immune response to what is an otherwise harmless particle.

Allergens are only active seasonally and are generally harmless to the body.

Plasma cells ____________________.

are small so that they slip between endothelial cells of capillaries to fight infection in surrounding tissues

have a great deal of rough endoplasmic reticulum to dispose of ingested pathogens

have a great deal of rough endoplasmic reticulum reflecting the fact that they secrete a tremendous amount of protein

are large so that they can envelope their prey by phagocytosis

Inflammation ___________________.

brings more leukocytes to the sight of infection

is caused by viral activity to enhance the spread of disease

is caused by bacterial activity to enhance the spread of disease

slows the healing process with swelling that can impair bodily function