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What is the primary mechanism behind autoimmune diseases?
What is the primary mechanism behind autoimmune diseases?
- Environmental toxins causing inflammation in the body
- The immune system mistakenly attacking healthy tissues (correct)
- Genetic predisposition leading to organ dysfunction
- Immunological factors disrupting organ function
Which of the following is NOT considered an autoimmune disease according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT considered an autoimmune disease according to the passage?
- Alzheimer's disease (correct)
- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (LES)
- Graves' disease
What are the three potential contributors to the emergence of autoimmune diseases identified in the passage?
What are the three potential contributors to the emergence of autoimmune diseases identified in the passage?
- Inflammation, autoantibody production, and neurological factors
- Genetic predisposition, environmental factors, and immunological factors (correct)
- Hormonal imbalances, lifestyle choices, and infectious agents
- Organ dysfunction, environmental toxins, and genetic mutations
Which organ or tissue type is NOT mentioned in the passage as being affected by autoimmune diseases?
Which organ or tissue type is NOT mentioned in the passage as being affected by autoimmune diseases?
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What is the significance of the term 'common' used in the passage to describe autoimmune diseases in Indonesia?
What is the significance of the term 'common' used in the passage to describe autoimmune diseases in Indonesia?
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