BIOA01H3 Study Guide - Splenectomy, Clonal Anergy, Autoantibody
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Chronic diseases in which the immune response is targeted toward autologous entities of one"s body are known as _____. hypersensitivity reactions innate immune reactions allergic reactions autoimmune diseases anergic reactions. Discuss why splenectomy is a viable treatment for chronic autoimmune diseases targeted at circulating neutrophils. Indicate whether each of the following statements is true (t) or false (f). ___ b. autoimmune responses are the result of innate immune responses directed toward self antigens. ___ c. some forms of autoimmune disease involve ige autoantibodies. ___ d. during pregnancy the fetus is exposed to maternal leukocytes. ___ e. ectopic lymphoid tissue resembling secondary lymphoid tissue may develop under the influence of lymphotoxin (lt). Which type of autoimmune disease is correctly matched with its cause? type i: ige-mediated type ii: effector t cells type iii: immune complex deposition in tissues type iv: extracellular matrix-associated autoantigens type v: cell-surface components.