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Which cells play the greatest role in allergic reactions?
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Mast cells: Mast cells are the immune systems parasite fighters. With allergies these cells inappropriately attack harmless substances like pollen, mold, foods etc. Mast cells release more than 25 chemicals and enlist eosinophils to defeat parasites. These chemicals including histamine are very irritating to the eyes, nose and lungs. Released in the blood stream they can cause allergic shock. eosinophils
Answered 11/2/2015
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