Which of the Following Is NOT a Hypothesized Origin for the Overactive

question 143

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a hypothesized origin for the overactive immune response that can result in tissue destruction and aging as described in the text?

• A) Production of a new type of antigens
• B) Invasion by viruses
• C) Mutations that result in altered RNA or DNA
• D) Inappropriate immune response to tissues that have been "hidden" until later in life

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