Which of the following term is used as inherited tendency to develop allergic diseases?
A
Atopy
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B
Epitope
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C
Virulence
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D
None of the above
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Solution
The correct option is A Atopy Atopy is the condition which has been developed due to exposure to allergens in which the person is susceptible to allergic reactions. This is an inherited syndrome. The person is more likely to develop the allergic reactions like rash, rhinitis, asthma, etc when encountered with the allergen.