The Immune Response That Targets One's Own Body Tissues Is

Question

The immune response that targets one's own body tissues is known as a(n)___________.  
A) acute illness
B) allergen
C) autoimmune response
D) cell-mediated immune response
E) antibody-mediated immune response

Accepted Answer

An autoimmune response is when the immune system launches an attack against the body's own tissues, mistaking them for foreign invaders. Acute illness refers to a sudden and severe illness, while allergens refer to substances that trigger allergic reactions. Cell-mediated and antibody-mediated immune responses describe different types of immune responses, but do not specifically relate to the immune system attacking one's own body tissues.