Autoantibodies are
A) produced by activated T cells.
B) produced during an allergic reaction.
C) directed against the body's own antigens.
D) the first step in immunological competence.
E) important in tissue rejection reactions.

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Autoantibodies are antibodies produced by the immune system that targets the body's own proteins, cells, and tissues, leading to autoimmune diseases. They are not produced by activated T cells, during allergic reactions, or as the first step in immunological competence. While autoantibodies can play a role in tissue rejection reactions, they are not solely responsible for it.

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