Home
Class 12
BIOLOGY
In higher vertebrates, the immune system...

In higher vertebrates, the immune system can distinguish self-cells and non-self. If this property is lost due to genetic abnormality and it attacks self-cells, then it leads to

A

Graft rejection

B

Auto-immune diseases

C

Active immunity

D

Allergic response

Text Solution

Verified by Experts

The correct Answer is:
B
Promotional Banner

Topper's Solved these Questions

  • GENETICS AND EVOLUTION

    TRUEMEN BIOLOGY ENGLISH|Exercise SECTION-D|25 Videos

  • HUMAN REPRODUCTION

    TRUEMEN BIOLOGY ENGLISH|Exercise Multiple Choice Questions|200 Videos

Similar Questions

Explore conceptually related problems

In higher vertebrates , due to genetic abnormality if it attacks only self-cells, then it leads to

Immune system attacking self cells is called

The immune system fails to recognize self cells due to this reason

The immune system when works against self cells it is called

Name the condition in vertebrates where the body attacks self-cells.

Due to unknown or genetic reasons, immune system attacks on its own cell, it is called as :-

The immune system does not normally attack on immature germ cells because

Sometime due to genetic and other unknown reasons, the body attacks self-cells .this results in damage to the body and is called

Which of the following statements justifies that " the cell is a self-contained unit" ?

The cells, which suppress the entire immune system from its attack in the same body, are known as

TRUEMEN BIOLOGY ENGLISH-HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE-MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
  1. Which is particular type of drug that is obtained from the plant

    Text Solution

    |

  2. At which stage of HIV infection does one usually show symtomas of AIDS

    Text Solution

    |

  3. Which of the following endoparasites of humans does show viviparity

    Text Solution

    |

  4. Which of the following is not a sexually transmitted disease ?

    Text Solution

    |

  5. HIV that causes, AIDS first starts destroying

    Text Solution

    |

  6. The active form of Entamoeba-histolytica feeds upon

    Text Solution

    |

  7. Which of the following viruses is not transferred through semen of an ...

    Text Solution

    |

  8. Match the disease with its correct type of vaccine {:("(A) tubercul...

    Text Solution

    |

  9. Which of the following immunoglobulins does constitute the largest per...

    Text Solution

    |

  10. Grafted kidney may rejected in a patient due to

    Text Solution

    |

  11. Which of the following diseases is caused by a protozoan

    Text Solution

    |

  12. In higher vertebrates, the immune system can distinguish self-cells an...

    Text Solution

    |

  13. Antivenom injection contains preformed antibodies while polio drops th...

    Text Solution

    |

  14. Asthma may be attributed to

    Text Solution

    |

  15. Which of the following sets of disease is caused by bacteria

    Text Solution

    |

  16. Which of the following is correct regarding AIDS causative agent HIV

    Text Solution

    |

  17. MALT constitutes about percent of the lymphoid tissue in human body

    Text Solution

    |

  18. Transplantation of tissues/organs to save certain patients often fails...

    Text Solution

    |

  19. Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

    Text Solution

    |

  20. Which part of poppy plant is used to obtain the drug 'Smack'?

    Text Solution

    |