A Disease in Which an Individual's Immune System Attacks His

question 85

Multiple Choice

A disease in which an individual's immune system attacks his or her own body's cells is called a(n)

• A) antibody deficiency disease.
• B) natural immune disorder.
• C) acquired immune response.
• D) autoimmune disease.

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Definitions:

Net Purchases

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Extraordinary Items

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