What is an autoimmune disease?

What will be an ideal response?


If a lymphocyte fails to differentiate between self and non-self, it may initiate an immune response against its own tissue. For example, in rheumatoid arthritis, an immune response is directed against joint tissue, while in Graves' disease, autoantibodies attach to TSH receptors in the thyroid causing overproduction of thyroid hormone.

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The diagram of an antibody above shows ___________

A. tertiary structure only B. quaternary structure only C. tertiary and quaternary structure. D. a sequence of nucleotides E. phospholipid structure

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John Tyndall demonstrated that microorganisms present in the air are carried on dust particles.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Describe the structure of representative vertebrate hearts from fish through mammals. Briefly explain

the circulation pattern supported by one type of non-mammalian vertebrate heart. What will be an ideal response?

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Which is true regarding somites in an embryo?

A) Somites are found inside the notochord. B) Somites will become vertebrae. C) Somites will form the skull. D) Somites will form the lungs.

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