When hypersensitivities or immune system’s response causes tissue damage as it fights off a perceived threat that would otherwise be harmless to the body, it is called a(n)
Health · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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When hypersensitivities or the immune system's response causes tissue damage as it fights off a perceived threat that would otherwise be harmless to the body, it is called an autoimmune disorder or an autoimmune disease. In autoimmune disorders, the immune system mistakenly identifies the body's own tissues as foreign and launches an attack against them, leading to inflammation and damage. Examples of autoimmune disorders include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Type 1 diabetes.