Which of the following is described as an abnormal functioning of the immune system where immune cells attack molecular components of the body's own organs?

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Autoimmune disease refers to a condition where immune cells function abnormally and attack molecular components of the body's own organs. Examples of autoimmune diseases include Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and AIDS.
In contrast, cell-mediated immunity is the process of an adaptive immunity wherein immune cells attack pathogens or foreign components.
Phagocytosis is the process by which white blood cells ingest/engulf and destroy the pathogen.
A vaccine is a biological preparation that improves immunity against a particular disease.

Which of the Following Is Described as an Abnormal Functioning