Autoimmune Disorders Are Characterized by Immune Destruction of Self Tissues

question 85

Multiple Choice

Autoimmune disorders are characterized by immune destruction of self tissues.The underlying basis of these disorders is

• A)lack of an anamnestic response.
• B)an overproduction of complement.
• C)a lack of immune tolerance.
• D)an oversecretion of antibodies from memory B cells.

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