Mental Disorders Are Frequently Observed in Conjunction with SLE

question 40

Multiple Choice

Mental disorders are frequently observed in conjunction with SLE. The occurrence of psychosis in particular has been associated with

• A) autoantibodies against ribosomal P protein
• B) autoantibodies against dopamine receptors
• C) deposition of immune complexes in choroid plexus
• D) intrathecal activation of complement

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