PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
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Question
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Which of the following describes when the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues?
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allergies
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anaphylactic shock
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autoimmune
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Overview of Autoimmune Diseases In autoimmune diseases, proteins known as autoantibodies target the body’s own healthy tissues by mistake, signaling the body to attack them.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sometimes, healthy cells and tissues are caught up in this response, resulting in autoimmune disease. Many scientists believe this is what causes rheumatoid arthritis, a type of autoimmune disease that attacks the joints.
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