Multiple Choice
Match each term with the appropriate definition.
-food allergen
A) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that involves the body's immune system
B) body tissues that provide protection against bacteria,viruses,and other substances identified by cells as harmful
C) adverse reaction to a normally harmless substance in food that does not directly involve the body's immune system
D) substance in food that is identified as harmful by the body and elicits an allergic reaction from the immune system
E) proteins the body makes to combat allergens
F) substance released in allergic reactions that causes dilation of the blood vessels,itching,and hives
G) serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and can cause death
H) autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the small intestine lining related to genetically based intolerance to gluten
I) test used to determine the presence of a food allergy or other adverse reaction to a food
J) disorder characterized by reduced digestion of lactose due to low availability of lactase
K) term for gastrointestinal symptoms resulting from consumption of more lactose than can be digested with available lactase
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