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___ cells increase during allergic reaction in the body.


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Allergic reaction:

  1. Allergy can also be said to be hypersensitivity of the body's immune system to a specific substance.
  2. Generally the first exposure to an allergen does not cause allergy and helps in the formation of antibodies only.
  3. But the second or subsequent exposures cause strong allergic reactions.
  4. Eosinophils, a type of blood cells also increase in number during allergic reactions.
  5. It has anti-inflammatory responses due to absorption of histamines.

Final answer: Eosinophils cells increase during allergic reaction in the body.


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