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The document discusses disorders of the immune system, including hypersensitivity reactions. It describes four types of hypersensitivity reactions: 1) Type I (immediate or allergic reactions) involve IgE antibodies and mast cells. Common examples are asthma and anaphylaxis. 2) Type II involve antibody reactions against antigens on cell surfaces, which can lead to cell destruction through complement activation, phagocytosis or antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity. 3) Type III reactions are immune co
- Author
- Frances Francisco
- Language
- EN