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128 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 128
o Ara h 2 plasma sIgE test levels provide higher diagnostic accuracy than
whole-peanut ____
extended exposure to room temperature.
whole-peanut skin prick test results.
whole-peanut plasma sIgE levels.
whole-peanut blood glucose levels.
Term 2 of 128
In finned fish, __ is the dominant allergen.
parvalbumin
penicillium
paramyosin
troponin
,Definition 3 of 128
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Birch pollen (Birch, Alder, Hazelnut, and Hornbeam). Three pores (triporate) protruding
from the surface, each of which contains a collar (oncus). May appear like a lemon, if only
two pores are visible
Elm pollen. American elm pollinates in the spring, whereas several other elms pollinate in
the fall. Four to sevterm-34en (usually five) oval-shaped pores and may appear pentagonal.
Outer surface appears wavy or undulating
Mulberry (Moraceae). Grains are small (i.e., 11-20 μm), thin-walled, and usually diporate with
onci, giving the appearance of a light, pinkish lemon (Figure 11-22). Pores are slightly raised
or aspirated ("shield-shaped").
Mimosa, Acacia, Locust, and Mesquite (Leguminosae). Acacia pollen. Pollen grains may exist
as monads or polyads, with the polyads usually having either 4 or 16 quadrangular grains in
a group (Figure 11-24).
Term 4 of 128
____ is the diluent best known to maximize the stability of an allergen extract product; it also
inhibits bacterial growth
At 10%, distilled water
At 50%, glycerin
At 75%, saline solution
At 25%, ethanol
,Term 5 of 128
"Black mold"; a toxin-producing mold that can be present indoors after water damage.
Hyaluronidase.
Human Serum Albumin (hsa)
Durham Sampler.
Stachybotrys—
Definition 6 of 128
Stinging insect allergens
Tree pollen allergens table
Pollen grain structure
Chenopod pollen.
, Term 7 of 128
Which of these trees is entomophilous?
A. Ash (Fraxinus) B. Oak (Quercus) C. Poplar (Populus) D. Willow (Salix)
D. Willow (Salix) is entomophilous (insect- pollinated)
Der p 10 (group 2 allergen)
Smallest: Urtica (nettle) 12-14 μm; Largest: Pinus (pine) 50-100 μm.
Mold, cockroach
Term 8 of 128
What is the defining characteristic of the largest phylum of fungi, Ascomycota?
The production of an ascus (saclike structure containing sexual spores)
The presence of a thick, protective cell wall made of chitin.
The ability to produce asexual spores in a sporangium.
The formation of hyphae that are always septate.
128 Multiple choice questions
Term 1 of 128
o Ara h 2 plasma sIgE test levels provide higher diagnostic accuracy than
whole-peanut ____
extended exposure to room temperature.
whole-peanut skin prick test results.
whole-peanut plasma sIgE levels.
whole-peanut blood glucose levels.
Term 2 of 128
In finned fish, __ is the dominant allergen.
parvalbumin
penicillium
paramyosin
troponin
,Definition 3 of 128
...
Birch pollen (Birch, Alder, Hazelnut, and Hornbeam). Three pores (triporate) protruding
from the surface, each of which contains a collar (oncus). May appear like a lemon, if only
two pores are visible
Elm pollen. American elm pollinates in the spring, whereas several other elms pollinate in
the fall. Four to sevterm-34en (usually five) oval-shaped pores and may appear pentagonal.
Outer surface appears wavy or undulating
Mulberry (Moraceae). Grains are small (i.e., 11-20 μm), thin-walled, and usually diporate with
onci, giving the appearance of a light, pinkish lemon (Figure 11-22). Pores are slightly raised
or aspirated ("shield-shaped").
Mimosa, Acacia, Locust, and Mesquite (Leguminosae). Acacia pollen. Pollen grains may exist
as monads or polyads, with the polyads usually having either 4 or 16 quadrangular grains in
a group (Figure 11-24).
Term 4 of 128
____ is the diluent best known to maximize the stability of an allergen extract product; it also
inhibits bacterial growth
At 10%, distilled water
At 50%, glycerin
At 75%, saline solution
At 25%, ethanol
,Term 5 of 128
"Black mold"; a toxin-producing mold that can be present indoors after water damage.
Hyaluronidase.
Human Serum Albumin (hsa)
Durham Sampler.
Stachybotrys—
Definition 6 of 128
Stinging insect allergens
Tree pollen allergens table
Pollen grain structure
Chenopod pollen.
, Term 7 of 128
Which of these trees is entomophilous?
A. Ash (Fraxinus) B. Oak (Quercus) C. Poplar (Populus) D. Willow (Salix)
D. Willow (Salix) is entomophilous (insect- pollinated)
Der p 10 (group 2 allergen)
Smallest: Urtica (nettle) 12-14 μm; Largest: Pinus (pine) 50-100 μm.
Mold, cockroach
Term 8 of 128
What is the defining characteristic of the largest phylum of fungi, Ascomycota?
The production of an ascus (saclike structure containing sexual spores)
The presence of a thick, protective cell wall made of chitin.
The ability to produce asexual spores in a sporangium.
The formation of hyphae that are always septate.
