In an autoimmune disease, the immune response is directed toward

A) all antibodies. B) cells of the body ("self").
C) all antigens. D) foreign cells.


B

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A. left coronary artery; mitral valve prolapse B. left coronary vein; myocardial infarction C. right coronary artery; ischemia D. right pulmonary artery; endocarditis

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All cells are capable of reproducing

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Name the bones of the pelvis

A) sacrum and coccyx B) sacrum, coccyx, and the hip bones C) sacrum, coccyx, femur, and the hip bones D) coccyx and the hip bones E) lumbar vertebrae, coccyx, and the hip bones

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An increase in parathyroid hormone levels results in

A. increased rate of bone resorption. B. increased rate of vitamin D degradation. C. increased concentration of potassium ions in the urine. D. increased rate of calcium ion excretion by the kidneys. E. decreased levels of blood calcium.

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