| Front | In asthmatic individuals, reexposure to an allergen leads to an IgE-mediated activation of mast cells. What occurs in the early phase of this reaction? |
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| Back | Release of preformed histamine granules and generation of leukotrienes C4, D4, and E4 lead to bronchoconstriction, inflammation, and edema. |
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