Transplanted tissues have foreign antigens that stimulate _______, an immune response in which T cells destroy the transplant.
A) graft rejection
B) immunosuppression
C) autoimmune disease
D) allergic reactions

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Graft rejection occurs when the body's immune system recognizes the transplanted tissue as foreign, and initiates an immune response to destroy it. This response is mediated by T cells, which specifically recognize foreign antigens on the transplanted tissue. Immunosuppression aims to prevent this response, while autoimmune disease and allergic reactions are different types of immune responses that do not apply to transplantation.

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