Which statement regarding the genetic predisposition to allergies is MOST accurate?
A single gene mutation is usually responsible for most allergic conditions.
Genetic factors play a minimal role in the development of allergies; environmental factors are primarily responsible.
Allergies are strictly inherited following Mendelian patterns of inheritance.
Multiple genes interacting with environmental factors contribute to the development of allergies.
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Which of the following is an example of an autoimmune disease that shares some similarities with allergic reactions in terms of immune system activation?
Cystic fibrosis
Sickle cell anemia
Rheumatoid arthritis
Hemophilia
A person experiences severe difficulty breathing, swelling of the throat, and a drop in blood pressure shortly after being stung by a bee. This is most likely:
A localized allergic reaction
Hay fever
Anaphylaxis
A mild food allergy
