A mechanism involved in the development of autoimmune disorders includes:
A) antibody and complement deposition in tissues.
B) delayed processing of antigens with subsequent antibody production.
C) targeting of the major histocompatibility complex.
D) peripheral and central tolerance failure.

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Autoimmune disorders often arise due to the failure of peripheral and central tolerance, which are mechanisms that normally prevent the immune system from attacking the body's own tissues.

A Mechanism Involved in the Development of Autoimmune Disorders Includes