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Question 3 • Medical Terminology - EL3620

Which best defines autoimmune disorders?

Answer
A
a hardening due to calcium build-up
B
bone infections caused by bacteria
C
the body mistakenly attacking itself
D
an abnormal growth of cells

Explanation

Autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own healthy cells or tissues. This matches choice C, “the body mistakenly attacking itself.” Calcium build-up, bacterial bone infections, and abnormal cell growth describe other conditions.

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