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Wooden floors are used in house to reduce dust.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  •  Wooden floors are used in-house to reduce dust.
  •  Wooden floors do not trap dust, pollen particles, pet dander and other allergens compared to others.
  • It helps allergy sufferers and keeps the indoor air quality healthier.
  • So, the correct answer is 'True'.

Allergy occurring in certain times of the year is perennial allergy.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • Allergy occurring during certain times of the year are called seasonal allergy.
  • Perennial allergy is present throughout the year whereas, a seasonal allergy occurs only during a particular time of the year.
  • So, the correct answer is 'False'.

Tingling sensation of mouth is a symptoms of skin allergy.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
  • The tingling sensation of mouth is a symptom is an oral allergy.
  • It is caused by allergic reactions to certain fruits, vegetables, nuts, medications and pollen etc.
  • So, the correct answer is 'False'.

Fall in blood pressure occurs in drug allergy.

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Fall in blood pressure occurs in drug allergy.
  • Drug allergy is the abnormal reaction of the immune system to certain medication which may lower the blood pressure, cause irregular heartbeats etc.
  • So, the correct answer is 'True'.

The symptoms of allergy are ________________.

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  1. Malaria

  2. Asthma

  3. Itchy eves and sneezing

  4. Hay-fever

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Correct Option: A

An allergic reaction can produce utricularia - a common term for utricularia is ___________________.

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  1. Atropic dermatitis

  2. Eczema

  3. Folliculitis

  4. Hives

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

option $'D'$ is correct.


A common term for utricularia is Hives. Utricularia is also known as hives. an outbreak of swollen, pole red bumps or plaques (wheals) on the skin that appear suddenly-either as a result of the body's reaction to certain allergies, or for unknown reasons. Hives usually cause itching, but may also burn or sting.

Allergies can be described as ______________________.

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  1. Sneezing, itching, watery eyes, scratchy throat

  2. An overreaction from the immune system to a foreign substance

  3. The onset of a cold during spring months

  4. A reaction to the influenza virus during spring months.

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Correct Option: B
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Option $'B'$ is correct.


Allergies can be described as an overaction from the immune system to a foreign substance. Allergies occurs when the immune system overreacts to ordinarily formulas substances. The allergies reaction is a misguided reaction to foreign substance by the immune system. The common system is misguided is allergies. Allergies symptoms are sneezing, watery eyes, itching etc.

Which of the following cell plays an important role in allergy?

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  1. $T _K$ cell

  2. $N _K$ cell

  3. Mast cell

  4. Plasma cell

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Correct Option: A

The class of drugs used to treat allergic reaction is called ________________.

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  1. Histamines

  2. Histamine inhibitors

  3. Antihistamines

  4. Antibiotics

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Option "c" is correct . 


The class of drugs to treat allergic reactions are antihistamines. Antihistamines are drugs which treat allergies. it blocks histamine released from histamine-1 receptors. Antihistamines are very good at relieving symptoms of an allergic reaction such as edema, itch, rash, red and watery eyes, sneezing.

Use of anti-histamines and steroids gives a quick relief from

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  1. Allergy

  2. Nausea

  3. Cough

  4. Headache

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Antihistamines work well for treating allergy symptoms, especially when the symptoms do not happen very often or do not last very long.
Steroids (nasal steroids) also work when someone has allergy,
Therefore, the correct answer is option A.