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What is the likely initial causative event in autoimmune diseases?
What is the likely initial causative event in autoimmune diseases?
- Inflammatory episodes
- Pathogen invasion with mild symptoms (correct)
- Immune system attack on endogenous proteins
- Immune attack on body's own tissues
Why are females more likely to suffer from autoimmune diseases?
Why are females more likely to suffer from autoimmune diseases?
- They have a more activated immune system than males (correct)
- They have a less activated immune system than males
- They have a weaker immune response to infections
- They are more prone to pathogen invasion
What is the affected tissue in Rheumatoid arthritis?
What is the affected tissue in Rheumatoid arthritis?
- Pancreatic beta cells
- Thyroid gland
- Synovium surrounding joints (correct)
- Oligodendrocytes
What is the origin of corticosteroids in the human body?
What is the origin of corticosteroids in the human body?
What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction associated with autoimmune diseases?
What is the type of hypersensitivity reaction associated with autoimmune diseases?
What is the function of oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system?
What is the function of oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system?
What is the mechanism by which the innate immune system recognizes bacteria?
What is the mechanism by which the innate immune system recognizes bacteria?
What is the characteristic of the innate immune response?
What is the characteristic of the innate immune response?
What is the result of the attack of the immune system on bacteria?
What is the result of the attack of the immune system on bacteria?
What is the type of immune response that is specific to particular pathogens?
What is the type of immune response that is specific to particular pathogens?
What are the important targets for drug therapy in the immune response?
What are the important targets for drug therapy in the immune response?
What is the role of cytokines in the innate immune response?
What is the role of cytokines in the innate immune response?
What is the role of IKB in cell signaling?
What is the role of IKB in cell signaling?
What is the sequence of events for neutrophils to invade infected tissue?
What is the sequence of events for neutrophils to invade infected tissue?
What is the function of major histocompatibility complex 2 (MHC2)?
What is the function of major histocompatibility complex 2 (MHC2)?
What type of T cells are involved in allergic responses?
What type of T cells are involved in allergic responses?
What is the target of drugs used to combat autoimmune diseases?
What is the target of drugs used to combat autoimmune diseases?
What is the characteristic of autoimmune diseases?
What is the characteristic of autoimmune diseases?
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