Which Term Does Not Belong? Explain why.

Immune disorders

a. anemia
b. acquired immune deficiency syndrome
c. autoimmune disease
d. allergy
e. immunodeficiency


A. Anemia describes a low blood cell count or hemoglobin concentration. Although it is a blood disorder, it is not an immune disorder.

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