Concepts of Biology
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Author: Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise
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Chapter 17, Problem 14RQ
A potential cause of acquired autoimmunity is _______.
a. tissue hypersensitivity
b. molecular mimicry
c. histamine release
d. radiation exposure
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