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Explain the difference between autoimmune diseases and autoinflammatory diseases.
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?
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?
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?
What are the primary factors believed to contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases?
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What body parts can be involved in autoimmune diseases?
What body parts can be involved in autoimmune diseases?
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What is the primary function of inflammation?
What is the primary function of inflammation?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five cardinal signs of inflammation?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five cardinal signs of inflammation?
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What is the difference between acute and chronic inflammation?
What is the difference between acute and chronic inflammation?
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Why is too little inflammation potentially harmful to the organism?
Why is too little inflammation potentially harmful to the organism?
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How is inflammation classified based on its duration?
How is inflammation classified based on its duration?
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What is the primary function of acute inflammation?
What is the primary function of acute inflammation?
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Which of the following is associated with chronic inflammation?
Which of the following is associated with chronic inflammation?
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What is the result of too little inflammation in response to harmful stimuli?
What is the result of too little inflammation in response to harmful stimuli?
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How is inflammation classified based on its duration?
How is inflammation classified based on its duration?
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What are the cardinal signs of inflammation?
What are the cardinal signs of inflammation?
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