Which of the Following is the Best Definition of Autoimmune

Question

Which of the following is the best definition of autoimmune disease?
A)a condition in which B cells and T cells respond independently to antigens and do not interact correctly
B)a condition in which the adaptive immune system fails to recognize the second infection by the same antigen
C)a condition in which self molecules are treated as non-self
D)a condition in which the immune system creates random antibodies without being triggered by an antigen
E)a condition where the individual produces too much IgE and the result is excessive histamine release when encountering environmental antigens

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system recognizes and attacks self molecules as if they were non-self, resulting in damage to the body's own tissues and organs.