Biology : PU-CET (U.G) 2016 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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Hypersensitivity To An Allergen Is Associated With :

A: Aberrant Functioning Of The Immune Mechanism
B: Increase In Ambient Temperature
C: Age Of The Individual
D: Food Habits

The answer is: A

Explanation

A: Aberrant Functioning Of The Immune Mechanism is associated with hypersensitivity to an allergen.

Hypersensitivity is an exaggerated immune response to a foreign substance (allergen) that is harmless to most people. In people with hypersensitivity, the immune system identifies the allergen as a threat and produces an inappropriate immune response, leading to symptoms such as sneezing, itching, hives, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis.

Option B is incorrect because an increase in ambient temperature is not associated with hypersensitivity to an allergen.

Option C is incorrect because age is not a direct factor in hypersensitivity to an allergen. However, some types of allergies may be more common in certain age groups.

Option D is incorrect because food habits may influence the development of allergies, but they are not the direct cause of hypersensitivity to an allergen.