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Which of the following best describes the role of immunosuppressants?
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?
What conditions are immunosuppressants commonly used to treat?
- Bacterial infections
- Heart disease
- Autoimmune diseases (correct)
- Cancer
Why do autoimmune diseases occur?
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?
What is the goal of drug therapy for autoimmune diseases?
Why are immunosuppressants used in organ transplantation?
Why are immunosuppressants used in organ transplantation?
Flashcards
Immunosuppressants' role
Immunosuppressants' role
They decrease the immune system's activity.
Autoimmune diseases cause
Autoimmune diseases cause
The immune system attacks the body's own tissues.
Drug therapy goal
Drug therapy goal
Control the immune system's actions to reduce harm in autoimmunity.
Immunosuppressants in transplants
Immunosuppressants in transplants
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Common use of immunosuppressants
Common use of immunosuppressants
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