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 a molecule belonging to the host is treated like an antigen and triggers an immune response
C) a condition in which the acquired immune system fails to recognize the second infection by the same antigen
D) a condition in which the immune system creates random antibodies without being triggered by an antigen

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Autoimmune disease is a condition in which the immune system recognizes and attacks self-antigens, mistaking them for foreign antigens. This results in tissue damage and inflammation in various parts of the body. In autoimmune diseases, a molecule belonging to the host is treated like an antigen and triggers an immune response, leading to the destruction of self-tissue.

Which of the Following Is the Best Definition of Autoimmune