If an animal was suffering from anaphylactic shock, it would be

• A. Slippery white film
• B. Minerals in the blood stream
• C. An exaggerated allergic response
• D. Proteins produced by lymph system

Answer: (C)

Anaphylactic shock is a life‑threatening, systemic allergic reaction caused by rapid release of chemical mediators from mast cells and basophils in a sensitized animal. This leads to widespread vasodilation and increased vascular permeability, causing sudden drop in blood pressure, swelling, and often airway constriction. The description that best fits this scenario is an exaggerated allergic response. The other options don’t describe the physiologic process of anaphylaxis—there isn’t a slippery white film, minerals in the bloodstream aren’t the defining feature, and proteins produced by the lymphatic system aren’t the hallmark of this reaction.