________ develop(s) when the immune response mistakenly targets normal body cells and tissues.

A) Autoimmune disorders
B) Immediate hypersensitivity
C) Anaphylaxis
D) Immunodeficiency diseases
E) Immune complex disorders


A) Autoimmune disorders

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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