PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

IMMUNE RESPONSE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is a failure of immune tolerance?
A
autoimmune disorders
B
allergies
C
immunodeficiencies
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Failure or breakdown of immunological tolerance results in autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases. Such events are related to both genetic and environmental factors, the latter being mainly represented by infections.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tolerance fails because of the interaction of a wrong environment with the wrong genes, resulting in autoimmune disease. Options for treatment will increasingly include new selective immunotherapies in place of present global immunosuppression. Components of immune (and autoimmune) responses.

Detailed explanation-3: -When you have an autoimmune disorder, your immune system does not distinguish between healthy tissue and potentially harmful antigens. As a result, the body sets off a reaction that destroys normal tissues. The exact cause of autoimmune disorders is unknown.

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