Autoimmune Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System
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Which of the following best describes an autoimmune disease?

  • A disease caused by a viral infection
  • A disease caused by genetic mutations
  • A disease characterized by chronic pain
  • A disease where the immune system attacks the body's own cells (correct)
  • What is the immune system unable to recognize in autoimmune diseases?

  • Foreign substances
  • Autoantibodies
  • Self and non-self antigens (correct)
  • Viruses and bacteria
  • What are the proteins called that are released in autoimmune diseases and attack healthy cells?

  • Autoimmune proteins
  • Inflammatory proteins
  • Antibodies
  • Autoantibodies (correct)
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Immune system attacks joints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immune pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Autoantibodies attacking healthy cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an autoimmune disease?

    <p>When the immune system mistakenly attacks normal cells in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>A disorder where the immune system attacks itself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>Genetic factors and environmental triggers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the immune pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis?

    <p>The immune system mistakenly attacks normal cells in the body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens in autoimmune diseases when the immune system can't recognize the difference between self and non-self antigens?

    <p>The immune system releases autoantibodies that attack healthy cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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