Biology 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
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Chapter 42, Problem 19RQ
A potential cause of acquired autoimmunity is ___________ .
- tissue hypersensitivity
- molecular mimicry
- histamine release
- radiation exposure
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Chapter 42 Solutions
Biology 2e
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