Autoimmunity
Description: This quiz covers the topic of Autoimmunity, a condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: immunology autoimmunity immune system |
What is the primary function of the immune system?
What is the term for the mistaken attack of the immune system on healthy body tissue?
Which type of immune cell is primarily responsible for recognizing and attacking foreign invaders?
What is the role of B cells in the immune response?
Which molecule is primarily responsible for coordinating the immune response?
What is the term for the loss of tolerance to self-antigens, leading to an autoimmune response?
Which autoimmune disease primarily affects the joints, causing inflammation and pain?
What is the primary target of the immune system in lupus?
Which autoimmune disease affects the central nervous system, causing neurological symptoms such as numbness, weakness, and vision problems?
What is the primary target of the immune system in type 1 diabetes?
Which autoimmune disease affects the thyroid gland, leading to abnormal thyroid hormone production?
What is the primary target of the immune system in celiac disease?
Which autoimmune disease affects the adrenal glands, leading to hormonal imbalances?
What is the primary target of the immune system in myasthenia gravis?
Which autoimmune disease affects the skin and mucous membranes, causing blistering and sores?