Why are illnesses like AIDS and arthritis referred to as autoimmune diseases?
A) Because these illnesses take automatic immune functions and reduce their activity
B) Because these illnesses do their damage by actually attacking the body's own organs
C) Because these illnesses cannot be diagnosed by normal medical examinations and tests
D) Because these illnesses are easily treated by using medications that bolster the body's immune system
Answer: B
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