Class 12th Biology 2013 Set2 Delhi Board Paper Solution

Question 17

A young boy when brought a pet dog home started to complain of watery eyes and running nose.The symptoms disappeared when the boy was kept away from the pet.

1) Name of type of antibody and the chemicals responsible for such a response in the boy.

2) Mention the name of any one drug that could be given to the boy for immediate relief from such a response.

Answer

1) The IgE type of antibody and the chemicals like histamine serotonin released from mast cells are responsible for this response.

2) Drugs like antihistamine, adrenalin, steroids can be given to the boy for immediate relief from such a response.