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Clement Clement
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4 years ago

How does self vs. non-self recognition affect the immune system?

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4 years ago

The body needs to recognize its own tissues as "self." If not, the immune system will attack the body's cells, thinking they are non-self, and an autoimmune disorder develops.

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4 years ago
Thank you for answering so quickly
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