Which of the following statements are true about autoimmune diseases? Select all that apply. They are caused by the malfunctioning of the innate immune response. There are two types of autoimmune diseases: inherited and acquired. They are caused when B cells and T cells recognize self-molecules that enter the circulatory and lymphatic systems. They can result in inflammation at the sites of recognition.
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Which of the following is true regarding autoimmune diseases? A. Most autoimmune diseases are type I hypersensitive reactions. B. Some microbial antigens can trigger autoimmune reactions. C. Autoimmune responses are the result of innate immune responses directed toward self-antigens. D. Autoimmune responses primarily result from humoral immune reactions. E. Autoreactive antibodies develop when self-reacting B cells escape the negative selection process. F. An autoimmune response is generated within the host when immune tolerance against self is lost.
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All of the following are true of autoimmune disease except a) some seem to have a genetic component. b) induction of tolerance may alleviate symptoms. c) damage to organs occurs due to long-term exaggerated production of IgE. d) disease may result from reaction to viral antigens that are similar to autoantigens. e) some are organ-specific and some are widespread in the body.
Which is true of human autoimmune diseases? a. They are associated with folate deficiency. b. They are caused by B cells attacking T cells, resulting in a shutdown of the immune system. c. An epinephrine shot is unlikely to reduce symptoms. d. They tend to be more common in females than in males. e. None of the above.
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