Which of the Following Is Not a Proposed Explanation for the Development

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a proposed explanation for the development of autoimmunity?

• A) Certain antigens in a person's diet could trigger the production of antibodies that cross- react with host tissues.
• B) If a pathogen has antigens that resemble host factors, it could trigger the production of antibodies that cross- react with host tissues.
• C) Certain pathogens may release superantigens that inappropriately activate certain T cells against self- factors.
• D) Cytopathic effects generated by a pathogen could encourage host antigen- presenting cells to process and present self- antigens to T cells.
• E) Genetics

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