Which of the following would best be defined in part as an immune system overreaction?

A) chronic disease
B) allergies
C) cytotoxic T cell action
D) cell-mediated response
E) autoimmune disease


Answer: B

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a. sodium ions pass through gated channels. b. positive feedback causes more sodium ions to enter the cell. c. the interior of the cell becomes positive relative to the outside. d. changing voltage increases the number of open gates. e. all of these occur.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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