Diseases that are caused by a person's own immune response attacking otherwise healthy tissues are known as:

A) autoimmune disorders
B) nosocomial infections
C) immunodeficiencies
D) allergies


A
Explanation: Construct the term utilizing information provided in the question: aut/o, "self," and immune, "immunity." Immunodeficiencies are decreased immune response, and nosocomial infections are contracted during a hospital stay.

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