Mechanism - Review Question

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Which immunoglobulin (Ig) antibody is responsible for mediating the allergic response?

Looks Good! Correct: Explanation: There are five classes of Ig antibodies, namely IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM. The IgE antibody is responsible for mediating the allergic response, through its binding to receptors on mast cells and basophils.