General Pathology: Diseases of Immune System Quiz
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Which of the following is not a disease of the immune system?

  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Asthma (correct)
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Lupus
  • What is the primary cell involved in autoimmune diseases?

  • Erythrocytes
  • Platelets
  • T lymphocytes (correct)
  • B lymphocytes
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of immune deficiency diseases?

  • Increased resistance to infections
  • Enhanced inflammatory response
  • Impaired ability to fight infections (correct)
  • Hyperactive immune response
  • What is the name of the antibody found in abundance in allergic reactions?

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

    Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is caused by IgE antibodies?

    <p>Type I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of immune system disorder is characterized by an excessive response to harmless substances?

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

    In which type of immune system disorder does the body's immune system mistakenly attack its own cells and tissues?

    <p>Autoimmune disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which immune system disorder is characterized by recurrent episodes of unprovoked inflammation?

    <p>Autoinflammatory disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of disorder results from a weakened or absent immune response to pathogens?

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

    Which condition involves the immune system attacking the body's own cells, leading to joint inflammation and damage?

    <p>Autoimmune disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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