A common autoimmune disease associated with inflammation and destruction of exocrine glands like the lacrimal and salivary glands, is called
A)systemic lupus erythematosus
B)Sjogren's syndrome
C)Multiple Sclerosis
D)Scleroderma
E)neurofibroblastosis

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Sjogren's syndrome is a common autoimmune disease that primarily affects the exocrine glands, leading to dryness of the eyes and mouth. It may also affect other organs like the lungs and kidneys. Systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, scleroderma, and neurofibroblastosis are all autoimmune diseases, but they do not primarily affect the exocrine glands like Sjogren's syndrome.

A Common Autoimmune Disease Associated with Inflammation and Destruction of Exocrine