disorders Flashcards
1
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auto immune disorder
A
when the immune system attacks body’s own cells called self cells as if they are foreign invaders.
2
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examples of auto immune disorders
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rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, AIDS
3
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allergies
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an exaggerated response by the immune system to a harmless material
4
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example of allergies
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peanut allergies, asthma, pet dander
