Antigens That Trigger Allergic Reactions are Called

Question

Antigens that trigger allergic reactions are called
A) interferons.
B) microbes.
C) pyrogens.
D) allergens.
E) agglutinins.

Accepted Answer

Antigens that trigger allergic reactions are called allergens. Interferons and pyrogens are involved in the immune response but not specifically related to allergies. Microbes can sometimes act as allergens, but not all allergens are microbial in nature. Agglutinins are antibodies that cause clumping of cells, not related to allergies.