Systemic lupus erythematosus is an example of a(n):
A) B cell-mediated condition.
B) T cell-mediated condition.
C) autoimmune condition that is caused by self-antigens being attacked.
D) isoimmune condition that is caused by self-antigens being attacked.

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Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune condition in which self-antigens are attacked by the immune system, specifically antibodies against DNA, RNA, and other cellular components. It is not primarily mediated by B or T cells, although both types of cells contribute to the autoimmune response. Isoimmune conditions, on the other hand, involve an immune response against antigens from a different individual or species, rather than self-antigens.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Is an Example of A(n)