Which of the Following Diseases Is an Example of a Type

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diseases is an example of a type II hypersensitivity?

• A) anaphylaxis
• B) myasthenia gravis
• C) post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis
• D) Bruton's agammaglobulinemia

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness Model

A theory that suggests individuals can learn to feel helpless and passive in the face of uncontrollable events, leading to negative outcomes such as depression.

Depression

A mood disorder causing a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, affecting one’s daily functioning.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in stabilizing mood, feelings of well-being, and happiness.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which an individual becomes passive and unable to act to avoid adverse situations due to previous experiences of being unable to control the outcome.