Type II Hypersensitivities Appear to Be Responsible for the Tissue

question 21

Multiple Choice

Type II hypersensitivities appear to be responsible for the tissue damage in all of the following except:

• A)rheumatic fever following strep throat infections
• B)transfusion reactions
• C)hemolytic disease of the newborn
• D)lupus erythematosus

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Definitions:

Hazard Evaluation

The process of identifying and assessing potential hazards that could cause injury, illness, or adverse health effects in a particular environment or product.

Chemicals

Substances used in or produced by chemical processes, which are essential to modern life but can also be hazardous if not managed properly.

Neural Tube Defect

A type of birth defect affecting the brain, spine, or spinal cord, occurring in the early stages of pregnancy due to the neural tube not closing completely.

Folic Acid

A form of vitamin B9 that is essential for the production of healthy red blood cells and is particularly important during periods of rapid growth such as pregnancy.