Question #6432898Single Choice

Biology

Question

A patient is experiencing an allergic reaction to peanuts. Upon exposure to peanuts, mast cells in the immune system release histamine, causing inflammation, swelling, and other allergy symptoms. Which of the following immune components is most directly involved in triggering this response?

Options

A
    Cytotoxic T cells
B
    Antibodies (IgE)
C
    Macrophages
D
    B cells

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