Lupus Is an Autoimmune Disorder

question 169

Multiple Choice

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder. Which of the following would you expect to be a symptom of lupus?

• A)an increase in ciliary action of the esophagus
• B)increased phagocytosis of bacterial pathogens in the body
• C)B cells binding to antigens on host cells and targeting their degradation
• D)increased blood clotting if the skin is cut.

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