Immunosuppressants Quiz
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Which of the following best describes the role of immunosuppressants?

  • They enhance the activation of the immune system
  • They prevent the immune system from identifying foreign tissues
  • They stimulate the immune system to reject transplanted organs
  • They reduce the activation of the immune system (correct)

    • What conditions are immunosuppressants commonly used to treat?

  • Bacterial infections
  • Heart disease
  • Autoimmune diseases (correct)
  • Cancer

    • Why do autoimmune diseases occur?

  • Due to the immune system mistakenly identifying foreign tissues (correct)
  • Due to exposure to harmful foreign molecules
  • Due to a weakened immune system
  • Due to genetic factors

    • What is the goal of drug therapy for autoimmune diseases?

    <p>To suppress the immune system's response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are immunosuppressants used in organ transplantation?

    <p>To prevent the immune system from identifying foreign tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

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