Steps of the Immune Process

Step 1

Oct 1, 2015

A person eats a food that causes an allergic reaction.

The 6 Steps

Period: Oct 1, 2015 to Oct 6, 2015

Immune Process

Step 2

Oct 2, 2015

When the person eats the food, the body creates an antibody that detects the harmful substances and attacks them.

Step 3

Oct 3, 2015

The anitobdy attaches itself to cells found in tissues to prepare the body if that food enters the body again.

Step 4

Oct 4, 2015

If the food enters the body again, the food binds to the antibodies and sends out signals to the rest of the body to release histamine.

Step 5

Oct 5, 2015

The histamine that is released causes the reaction which can include irratation and swelling.

Step 6

Oct 6, 2015

The result of the irritation or swelling depends on the person, but varies from hives, shortness of breath, to anaphylaxis.