Understanding Allergies

Which of the following is NOT a common food allergen?

• Milk

• Eggs

• Peanuts

• Rice

What happens in the body during an allergic reaction?

• The body mistakes a harmless substance for a threat and produces antibodies.

• The body ignores the allergen completely.

• The body produces antibodies to fight off a real threat.

• The body strengthens its immune system without any reaction.

What chemical is released into the blood during an allergic reaction?

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Histamines

• Dopamine

Which of the following statements about allergies is true?

• People cannot develop new allergies in adulthood.

• Allergic reactions can sometimes be life-threatening.

• Allergies cannot be inherited.

• Allergic reactions are never dangerous.

How are allergies typically passed down through families?

• Allergies skip a generation.

• Allergies are not hereditary at all.

• Children are more likely to develop allergies if their parents have them.

• Children inherit specific allergies from their parents.