Question

Choose the appropriate hypothesis for the following scenario using the "if...then" hypothesis statement:

Mary consumed two (2) Hershey bars with almonds. Within an hour Mary began having difficulty breathing, she had a rash on her face, and she became very itchy.

Question 11 options:

	Mary ate Hershey bars without almonds, she would not have an allergic reaction.
	If an allergic response causes difficulty breathing and a rash, then Mary is allergic to nuts or chocolate.
	If Mary washed her face, then she would not have a rash.
	If allergic response resulted in choking, then Mary face should be blue.

Answer 1

If an allergic reaction causes difficulty breathing and a rash then Mary is allergic to nuts or chocolate.

An allergic reaction can arise due to.any of the components in Hershey bars. An allergen on its second exposure is sensitized and elicited an immune response.