When the Body's Defenses Turn Against Its Own Cells, the Disorder

question 38

Multiple Choice

When the body's defenses turn against its own cells, the disorder is called

• A) an autoimmune response.
• B) anaphylactic shock.
• C) acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
• D) passive immunity.
• E) an inflammatory response.

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Definitions:

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