Systemic lupus erythematosus is an example of a(n) _____ condition.
A) autoimmune
B) isoimmune
C) T cell-mediated
D) B cell-mediated

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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition, meaning that the body's immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues and organs. SLE is characterized by inflammation and damage in various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and other organs. While both T cells and B cells play a role in the development of SLE, it is primarily considered to be an autoimmune condition. Isoimmune conditions involve an immune response against foreign tissues or cells (such as during a blood transfusion or in fetal-maternal blood type incompatibility).

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Is an Example of A(n) _____ Condition