Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 7 - Section 7.5 - Hypersensitivity Reactions - Check Your Progress - Page 146: 3

Answer

When an infection occurs in the body, the immediate response of the immune system is to attack the infection or virus. With the immediate response of the immune system, healthy cells and own tissues are mistakenly attacked, thus resulting to autoimmune diseases.

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When an infection occurs in the body, the immediate response of the immune system is to attack the infection or virus. With the immediate response of the immune system, healthy cells and own tissues are mistakenly attacked, thus resulting to autoimmune diseases.
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