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What is the term used to describe a state of unresponsiveness within the immune system towards substances or tissues that could typically trigger an immune response?
Immunotolerance
What does tolerance specifically refer to in the context of the immune system?
Lack of reactivity to an antigen due to previous exposure
What is the primary form of tolerance related to in immunology?
Non-reactivity to self-antigens
What is the inducing agent termed when tolerance is induced to non-self antigens?
Tolerogen
In which type of cells can tolerance occur, similar to immune responses and immunological memory?
T-cells and B cells
What is the term used to describe the state of unresponsiveness within the immune system towards substances or tissues that could typically trigger an immune response?
Immunotolerance
Which of the following is the primary form of tolerance related to in immunology?
Self antigen
What is the inducing agent termed when tolerance is induced to non-self antigens?
Tolerogen
What specifically refers to the immune system's lack of reactivity to an antigen due to previous exposure to that same antigen?
Tolerance
What type of immunological process does tolerance represent?
Active, antigen-dependent process
What term is used to describe the state of unresponsiveness within the immune system towards substances or tissues that could typically trigger an immune response?
Immunotolerance
In which type of cells can tolerance occur, similar to immune responses and immunological memory?
T cells
What is the primary form of tolerance related to in immunology?
Non-reactivity to self-antigens
What is the inducing agent termed when tolerance is induced to non-self antigens?
Tolerogen
What specifically refers to the immune system's lack of reactivity to an antigen due to previous exposure to that same antigen?
Immunotolerance
Test your knowledge about immunotolerance, the immune system's ability to distinguish between self and foreign antigens, and its relevance to autoimmune diseases. Explore the mechanisms behind immunotolerance and its impact on the development of autoimmune conditions.
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