The Bullous Eruption of Attached Gingiva Mediated by Autoantibodies Directed

question 37

Multiple Choice

The bullous eruption of attached gingiva mediated by autoantibodies directed against basement membrane antigens is known as:

• A) Pemphigus vulgaris
• B) Lupus erythematosus
• C) Erythema multiforme
• D) Behçet's syndrome
• E) None of the above

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Definitions:

Fertilization

Fertilization is the process by which male and female reproductive cells (gametes) unite to form a new cell that will develop into a new organism.

Flowering Plants

Plants belonging to the group Angiosperms, characterized by bearing flowers and producing seeds enclosed within a carpel.

Stamens and Carpels

Stamens are the male reproductive parts, and carpels are the female reproductive parts of a flower, both crucial for the plant's reproductive process.

Petals

The often brightly colored parts of a flower, typically serving to attract pollinators such as insects or birds.