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Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?(a) Addison’s disease(b) Syphilis(c) Tuberculosis(d) AIDSThe question was asked in a national level competition.The query is from Human Health and Disease in chapter Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

Answer» CORRECT choice is (a) Addison’s disease

For explanation: Addison’s disease is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, antibodies ATTACK the patient’s cells of adrenal GLANDS that results in a deficiency of CERTAIN hormones. People with Addison’s disease are more LIKELY than others to have other autoimmune diseases as well.


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