The immune response that targets one's own body tissues is known as a(n)___________.
A) acute illness
B) allergen
C) autoimmune response
D) cell-mediated immune response
E) antibody-mediated immune response

Question

The immune response that targets one's own body tissues is known as a(n)___________.  
A) acute illness
B) allergen
C) autoimmune response
D) cell-mediated immune response
E) antibody-mediated immune response

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An autoimmune response is when the immune system launches an attack against the body's own tissues, mistaking them for foreign invaders. Acute illness refers to a sudden and severe illness, while allergens refer to substances that trigger allergic reactions. Cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immune responses describe different types of immune responses, but do not specifically relate to the immune system attacking one's own body tissues.

The Immune Response That Targets One's Own Body Tissues Is