When Immune Complexes in the Blood Become Trapped in the Kidneys

Question

When immune complexes in the blood become trapped in the kidneys the resulting disease is known as
A) autoimmunity.
B) hemolytic disease.
C) glomerulonephritis.
D) urticaria.
E) anaphylaxis.

Accepted Answer

When immune complexes become trapped in the kidneys, it can lead to glomerulonephritis, which is inflammation of the glomeruli in the kidneys. This can lead to damage of the kidney tissue and impaired kidney function. Autoimmunity refers to a situation where the body's own immune system attacks its own tissues. Hemolytic disease is a condition where red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be produced. Urticaria refers to hives or a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction. Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening allergic reaction. None of these conditions specifically involve the immune complexes becoming trapped in the kidneys.