Which of the Following Is Not a Mechanism for the Development

question 94

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a mechanism for the development of autoimmune disorders?

• A) cross-reaction of antibodies formed against foreign antigens (haptens) bound with self-antigens
• B) mutation followed by the appearance of membrane proteins not previously present
• C) exposure of previously "hidden" self-antigens to the adaptive immune system during trauma
• D) a second exposure to an allergen

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Definitions:

Slow Pathway

A term often used in cardiac electrophysiology to refer to a conduction pathway in the heart that has a slower impulse transmission.

Vestibular Sense

The sensory system that contributes to balance and spatial orientation by detecting motion and gravity.

Kinesthetic Sense

The sense of body position and movement, allowing individuals to coordinate their movements accurately.

Neural Pathway

A series of connected neurons that transmit signals between different parts of the brain or between the brain and the rest of the nervous system.