Which characteristic is common to all types of hypersensitivity reactions?
A. Decreased inflammatory responses
B. The presence of tissue-damaging reactions
C. Enhanced natural killer cell activity
D. Loss of the ability to recognize non-self
B
The defining difference between normal immune responses and those termed "hypersensitivities" is that the immune system reacts excessively or inappropriately, with resultant tissue damage and pathology.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)