Asked by Braxton Coley on Jun 02, 2024
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Autoimmune diseases such as arthritis become more common as people get older. "Autoimmune" means that the immune system
A) no longer produces antibodies.
B) destroys the body's own tissues.
C) is incapable of initiating phagocytosis.
D) produces T cells but no B cells.
E) protects itself.
Autoimmune Diseases
Disorders in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own cells, tissues, and organs.
Phagocytosis
Cells’ ingestion of solid substances, such as other cells, bacteria, bits of necrosed tissue, and foreign particles.
Antibodies
Proteins produced by the immune system to help protect the body from harmful invaders like bacteria and viruses.
- Comprehend the biological determinants that influence aging and the heightened occurrence of diseases.
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Sarah ChadwickJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the body's own tissues, recognizing them as foreign.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the biological determinants that influence aging and the heightened occurrence of diseases.