Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
Microbiology: An Evolving Science (Fourth Edition)
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Author: John W. Foster, Joan L. Slonczewski
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Chapter 24, Problem 18RQ
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The activation of B cells that are programmed to generate antibody against self in the absence of specific T-helper cells.

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The immune system is capable of classifying between self and non-self-antigen. The immune system can be tolerant to the self-antigen and does not attack its own cells. In some situations, the body loses immune tolerance and attacks its antigens. Antibodies or T cells may also be involved in this response.

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