Autoimmune Disorders Are Characterized by Immune Destruction of Self Tissues

question 29

Multiple Choice

Autoimmune disorders are characterized by immune destruction of self tissues. The underlying basis of these disorders is _______.

• A) an oversecretion of antibodies from memory B cells
• B) an overproduction of complement
• C) a lack of immune tolerance
• D) lack of an anamnestic response

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Hospitals

Healthcare institutions providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.

Caregivers

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Emotional Burdens

The heavy emotional weight carried by an individual, resulting from stress, trauma, or the accumulation of unresolved feelings or problems.

Financial Burdens

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