Question

In autoimmunity, what happens when the immune system goes off track?

Options

• It starts destroying self-cells and molecules

• It becomes completely inactive and non-functional

• It strengthens the protective barriers of the body

• It only attacks bacterial pathogens

Answer 1

When the immune system goes off track in autoimmunity, it starts destroying self-cells and molecules. Instead of protecting the body's own tissues, the misdirected immune system begins targeting and destroying the body's own cells, leading to tissue damage and the development of autoimmune diseases.