11-08-2014, 01:50 PM
A healthy 19 y/o receive tetanus booster prior to induction in US Marines. Six hrs later he has pain and massive swelling at the site of injection. The following day, the skin breaks down forming an ulcer at the break site. Which of the following events play critical role in this reaction?
A-Accumulation of mononuclear cells at the site of antigen injection
B-Antigen captured by Langerhans cells in the epidermis
C-Predominant synthesis of IgM antibodies
D-Local release of histamine
E-Local fixation of complements by preformed antibodies
A-Accumulation of mononuclear cells at the site of antigen injection
B-Antigen captured by Langerhans cells in the epidermis
C-Predominant synthesis of IgM antibodies
D-Local release of histamine
E-Local fixation of complements by preformed antibodies