Which of the following is not a mechanism for the development of autoimmune disorders?
A) cross-reaction of antibodies formed against foreign antigens (haptens) bound with self-antigens
B) mutation followed by the appearance of membrane proteins not previously present
C) exposure of previously "hidden" self-antigens to the adaptive immune system during trauma
D) a second exposure to an allergen

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A second exposure to an allergen is not a mechanism for the development of autoimmune disorders. Allergies involve a hypersensitivity response to a specific allergen, while autoimmune disorders involve the immune system attacking self-antigens.

Which of the Following Is Not a Mechanism for the Development