General Pathology: Diseases of Immune System Quiz

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Which of the following is not a disease of the immune system?

Asthma

What is the primary cell involved in autoimmune diseases?

T lymphocytes

Which of the following is a characteristic of immune deficiency diseases?

Impaired ability to fight infections

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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