Autoimmunity can result from: (Select all that apply.)
a. recognition of tissue as "self."
b. injury to tissues.
c. infection.
d. malignancy.
e. unknown causes.
B, C, D, E
In autoimmunity, the body abnormally sees self as nonself and an immune response is activated against those tissues. Autoimmunity can result from injury to tissues, infection, or malignancy, although in many cases the cause is not known.
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Fill in the blanks with correct word