What occurs in the body of a patient with an autoimmune disease?

A. There is immunity to a variety of different pathological organisms.
B. There is fluid lying between the tissue spaces.
C. There is destruction of their own cells by the immune system.


Answer: C

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What will be an ideal response?

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A. -algia B. -phoria C. -dynia D.  -desis

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