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penguins

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Describe the process of SLE and the underlying pathogenesis of hypersensitivity.
 
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The average life expectancy of someone with cystic fibrosis is 15 years.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

SLE is a type of an immune complex hypersensitivity reaction in which antigen-autoantibody (antinucleoprotein antibodies) immune complexes are formed and circulate in the body and deposited in various organs and tissues such as the joints, glomeruli, heart, and blood vessels. Complement is activated that generates and inflammatory response, causing tissue damage.

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