Any Heightened Immune Response Resulting in Tissue Damage Is Called

question 67

Multiple Choice

Any heightened immune response resulting in tissue damage is called a(n) ______.

• A)immunodeficiency
• B)desensitization
• C)autoimmune disease
• D)hypersensitivity
• E)transfusion reaction

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Definitions:

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Middle Childhood

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