Autoimmune diseases result from (Select all that apply.)
A) overactive immune function.
B) increase in self-tolerance.
C) failure of the immune system to differentiate self and nonself molecules.
D) communicable infections.

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Autoimmunity results from a functional increase in the activity of the immune system.Breakdown of self-tolerance occurs.Genetic and environmental factors are thought to contribute to autoimmunity.Autoimmune disease results from failure of the immune system to differentiate self and nonself molecules; this results in immune reactions that attack normal tissue.

Autoimmune Diseases Result from (Select All That Apply.)