Explain two pieces of evidence that exist that some self-reactive lymphocytes in the immune system of a normal, healthy organism can be missed and maintain the potential to raise an autoimmune reaction?

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Chapter9: Immunity And Disease
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Problem 4RQ: What is the difference between an allergy and an autoimmune response?
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Explain two pieces of evidence that exist that some self-reactive lymphocytes in the immune system of a normal, healthy organism can be missed and maintain the potential to raise an autoimmune reaction? 

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