Question
Define auto-immune diseases. Give two examples.
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Answer
Instead of destroying foreign molecules when immunity starts attacking the body's own cells leading to serious diseases are called auto-immune diseases.Examples:
- Multiple sclerosis.
- Rheumatoid arthritis.
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