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Immunological destruction of body tissue or product due to antibodies reacting with the same as antigen is called

A

Anaphylaxis

B

Autoimmune disease

C

Prophylaxis

D

Immuno-deficiency disease

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the term that describes the immunological destruction of body tissue or products due to antibodies reacting with them as if they were antigens. 2. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Anaphylaxis**: This refers to a severe allergic reaction, not the destruction of body tissue. - **Autoimmune Disease**: This condition arises when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues, treating them as foreign invaders. - **Prophylaxis**: This is a preventive treatment to ward off disease, not related to tissue destruction. - **Immunodeficiency Disease**: This refers to conditions that impair the immune system's ability to fight off infections and diseases. 3. **Identifying the Correct Answer**: The correct answer is **Autoimmune Disease**. In autoimmune diseases, the immune system produces antibodies against the body's own tissues, leading to their destruction. 4. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the term that describes the immunological destruction of body tissue due to antibodies reacting with them as antigens is **Autoimmune Disease**. ---
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