In higher vertebrates, the immune system can distinguish self-cells and non-self. If this property is lost due to genetic abnormally and it attacks self-cells, then it leads to

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In higher vertebrates, the immune system can distinguish self-cells and non-self. If this property is lost due to genetic abnormally and it attacks self-cells, then it leads to (A) Graft rejection (B) Auto-immune disease (C) Active immunity (D) Allergic response

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Autoimmunity is a disorder of the body’s defence mechanism in which an immune response is elicited against its own tissues, which are thereby damaged or destroyed. Autoimmunity may be caused due to genetic or environmental factors.

Q. In higher vertebrates, the immune system can distinguish self-cells and non-self. If this property is lost due to genetic abnormally and it attacks self-cells, then it leads to

Graft rejection

Auto-immune disease

Active immunity

Allergic response

Autoimmunity is a disorder of the body’s defence mechanism in which an immune response is elicited against its own tissues, which are thereby damaged or destroyed. Autoimmunity may be caused due to genetic or environmental factors.