Concept explainers
To write:
The type of disease that happens when people abnormally respond to environmental antigens.
Introduction:
Autoimmune diseases are diseases that attack the cells which are healthy.
Explanation of Solution
Autoimmune diseases arise from an abnormal immune response to endogenous substances (auto antigens). Some of the common diseases that are considered as autoimmune include celiac disease, diabetes mellitus, Graves' disease, inflammatory bowel disease, etc. Treatment depends on the severity of the condition.
Chapter 37 Solutions
Biology Illinois Edition (Glencoe Science)
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (8th Edition)
Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (2nd Edition)
Anatomy & Physiology
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology Plus Mastering A&P with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition) (New A&P Titles by Ric Martini and Judi Nath)
Genetic Analysis: An Integrated Approach (3rd Edition)
Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)BiologyISBN:9780134580999Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. HoehnPublisher:PEARSONBiology 2eBiologyISBN:9781947172517Author:Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann ClarkPublisher:OpenStaxAnatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781259398629Author:McKinley, Michael P., O'loughlin, Valerie Dean, Bidle, Theresa StouterPublisher:Mcgraw Hill Education,
- Molecular Biology of the Cell (Sixth Edition)BiologyISBN:9780815344322Author:Bruce Alberts, Alexander D. Johnson, Julian Lewis, David Morgan, Martin Raff, Keith Roberts, Peter WalterPublisher:W. W. Norton & CompanyLaboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & PhysiologyBiologyISBN:9781260159363Author:Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, CynthiaPublisher:McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.Inquiry Into Life (16th Edition)BiologyISBN:9781260231700Author:Sylvia S. Mader, Michael WindelspechtPublisher:McGraw Hill Education