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Coeliac/Celiac Disease Quiz
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Coeliac/Celiac Disease Quiz

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Explain the difference between autoimmune diseases and autoinflammatory diseases.

Autoimmune diseases result from an abnormal response of the adaptive immune system targeting healthy body parts, while autoinflammatory diseases involve a malfunction of the innate immune system.

What are some common symptoms of autoimmune diseases?

Common symptoms include low-grade fever, fatigue, general malaise, joint pain, skin rashes, and neurological symptoms.

How many recognized autoimmune diseases are there?

There are more than 80 recognized autoimmune diseases, with recent evidence suggesting potentially more than 100 distinct conditions.

What are the primary factors believed to contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases?

<p>The causes of autoimmune diseases are likely multifactorial, involving both genetic and environmental influences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What body parts can be involved in autoimmune diseases?

<p>Nearly any body part can be involved in autoimmune diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of inflammation?

<p>To eliminate pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the five cardinal signs of inflammation?

<p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between acute and chronic inflammation?

<p>Acute inflammation is the initial response, while chronic inflammation is a generic response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is too little inflammation potentially harmful to the organism?

<p>It compromises the survival of the organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is inflammation classified based on its duration?

<p>As acute or chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of acute inflammation?

<p>To eliminate pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is associated with chronic inflammation?

<p>Hay fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of too little inflammation in response to harmful stimuli?

<p>Progressive tissue destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is inflammation classified based on its duration?

<p>By duration as acute or chronic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the cardinal signs of inflammation?

<p>Heat, pain, redness, and swelling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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