Autoimmune disease arises when the immune system is no longer tolerant of self-antigens and antibodies are produced to attack the body's own tissues.

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This is correct. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system mistakenly targets the body's own tissues as foreign and produces antibodies to attack them. This can result in various diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis.

Autoimmune Disease Arises When the Immune System Is No Longer