Autoimmune Diseases

Question 1

() results when immune system loses ability to distinguish self from foreign

Answer 1

Autoimmune disease

Question 2

(): production of autoantibodies and sensitized TC cells that destroys body tissues

Answer 2

Autoimmunity

Question 3

Treatment of autoimmune diseases:
() entire immune system:
-Anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ()
Long-term use damages bones/joints & kidneys
-Blocking () action via () Antibodies
i.e. Humira

Answer 3

Suppress
corticosteroids
cytokine
Monoclonal