Disorders Of The Immune System

Question 1

What are the four categories of immune system pathology? [4]

Answer 1

1. Hypersensitivity
2. Autoimmunity
3. Deficiency States
4. Amyloidosis

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Question 2

Immune system can be protective or pathological under which circumstances?

Answer 2

1. Protective- defense against infectious diseases
2. Pathological- hyperactive immune system and autoimmune diseases