Which of the following diseases is/are associated with organ-specific autoimmune disease?
A) autoimmune hypothyroidism
B) juvenile (type I) diabetes
C) systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
D) autoimmune hypothyroidism and juvenile (type I) diabetes

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Autoimmune hypothyroidism and juvenile (type I) diabetes are examples of organ-specific autoimmune diseases, where the immune response is directed against specific organs (the thyroid and pancreas, respectively). Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease affecting multiple organs and tissues.

Which of the Following Diseases Is/are Associated with Organ-Specific Autoimmune