PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

IMMUNE RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Systemic lupus erytheosus?
A
Body produces antibodies that attack the membranes lining and the joints
B
Genetically inherited disease in which the immune system is severely impair
C
Body produces antibodies that attack a variety of tissues and organs
D
Body produces antibodies that attack nerve cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) is a disease that causes your body’s immune system to attack its own cells and tissues. It causes periods of inflammation to various parts of the body. It can affect your joints, tendons, kidneys, and skin. It can affect blood vessels.

Detailed explanation-2: -It’s likely that lupus results from a combination of your genetics and your environment. It appears that people with an inherited predisposition for lupus may develop the disease when they come into contact with something in the environment that can trigger lupus. The cause of lupus in most cases, however, is unknown.

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