- Which of the following best defines an autoimmune disease?
a) A disease caused by bacterial infection
b) A disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues
c) A disease caused by genetic mutation
d) A disease that affects the heart onlyAnswer: b) A disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissues
- Which part of the immune system is responsible for causing autoimmune diseases?
a) Red blood cells
b) White blood cells
c) Platelets
d) Antibodies onlyAnswer: b) White blood cells
- Which of the following is an example of an autoimmune disease?
a) Tuberculosis
b) Rheumatoid arthritis
c) Influenza
d) MalariaAnswer: b) Rheumatoid arthritis
- In autoimmune diseases, the body mistakenly attacks its own: a) Red blood cells
b) Pathogens
c) Healthy tissues
d) Nervous systemAnswer: c) Healthy tissues
- Which of the following is NOT an autoimmune disease?
a) Systemic lupus erythematosus
b) Type 1 diabetes
c) Crohn’s disease
d) HypertensionAnswer: d) Hypertension
- Which of the following is a potential cause of autoimmune diseases?
a) A weakened immune system
b) Genetic predisposition
c) Exposure to viruses or bacteria
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above
- Which autoimmune disease primarily affects the joints?
a) Multiple sclerosis
b) Rheumatoid arthritis
c) Graves’ disease
d) Hashimoto’s thyroiditisAnswer: b) Rheumatoid arthritis
- Which of the following autoimmune diseases affects the thyroid?
a) Systemic lupus erythematosus
b) Crohn’s disease
c) Graves’ disease
d) AsthmaAnswer: c) Graves’ disease
- In type 1 diabetes, the immune system attacks which organ?
a) Kidneys
b) Liver
c) Pancreas
d) LungsAnswer: c) Pancreas
- Which of the following is a symptom of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)?
a) Butterfly-shaped rash on the face
b) Chronic fatigue
c) Joint pain
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above
- Which age group is most commonly affected by autoimmune diseases?
a) Infants
b) Children under 10
c) Young adults and middle-aged individuals
d) Elderly individualsAnswer: c) Young adults and middle-aged individuals
- Which gender is more likely to develop autoimmune diseases?
a) Males
b) Females
c) Both equally
d) NeitherAnswer: b) Females
- Which autoimmune disease is associated with the destruction of the myelin sheath around nerve fibers?
a) Multiple sclerosis
b) Rheumatoid arthritis
c) Crohn’s disease
d) Celiac diseaseAnswer: a) Multiple sclerosis
- Which of the following can trigger autoimmune diseases in genetically predisposed individuals?
a) Infections
b) Vaccination
c) Stress
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above
- What is the role of autoantibodies in autoimmune diseases?
a) They help fight off infections
b) They attack healthy tissues
c) They neutralize toxins
d) They prevent the immune system from overreactingAnswer: b) They attack healthy tissues
- Which of the following autoimmune diseases primarily affects the skin?
a) Psoriasis
b) Asthma
c) Celiac disease
d) Rheumatoid arthritisAnswer: a) Psoriasis
- Which organ is primarily affected in the autoimmune disease Hashimoto’s thyroiditis?
a) Brain
b) Pancreas
c) Thyroid
d) HeartAnswer: c) Thyroid
- Which of the following autoimmune diseases is characterized by a sensitivity to gluten?
a) Celiac disease
b) Type 1 diabetes
c) Rheumatoid arthritis
d) Systemic lupus erythematosusAnswer: a) Celiac disease
- Which immune system component is typically malfunctioning in autoimmune diseases?
a) B-cells
b) T-cells
c) Antibodies
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above
- Which of the following autoimmune diseases causes hair loss?
a) Alopecia areata
b) Crohn’s disease
c) Multiple sclerosis
d) Graves’ diseaseAnswer: a) Alopecia areata
- In rheumatoid arthritis, what does the immune system primarily attack?
a) Skin cells
b) Cartilage and joints
c) Red blood cells
d) Brain cellsAnswer: b) Cartilage and joints
- Which autoimmune disease is characterized by a dry mouth and eyes due to immune system attack?
a) Sjögren’s syndrome
b) Lupus
c) Psoriasis
d) Type 1 diabetesAnswer: a) Sjögren’s syndrome
- Which of the following can help manage autoimmune diseases?
a) Immunosuppressive medications
b) Lifestyle changes
c) Targeted therapies
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above
- Which of the following conditions is NOT a common symptom of autoimmune diseases?
a) Fever
b) Unexplained weight loss
c) Decreased immunity
d) Chronic painAnswer: c) Decreased immunity
- Which of the following factors can increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases?
a) Family history of autoimmune diseases
b) Exposure to certain chemicals or drugs
c) Hormonal changes
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above
- Which autoimmune disease affects the lungs and kidneys, causing inflammation and scarring?
a) Systemic sclerosis
b) Systemic lupus erythematosus
c) Multiple sclerosis
d) Type 1 diabetesAnswer: b) Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Which of the following is a common test used to diagnose autoimmune diseases?
a) Blood cultures
b) Antibody tests
c) Urinalysis
d) Chest X-rayAnswer: b) Antibody tests
- Which of the following autoimmune diseases can lead to a person being sensitive to sunlight?
a) Lupus
b) Rheumatoid arthritis
c) Type 1 diabetes
d) PsoriasisAnswer: a) Lupus
- Which autoimmune disease results in damage to the blood vessels and can cause kidney failure?
a) Vasculitis
b) Multiple sclerosis
c) Psoriasis
d) Celiac diseaseAnswer: a) Vasculitis
- Which of the following is a potential environmental factor that can contribute to the development of autoimmune diseases?
a) Air pollution
b) Viral infections
c) Sun exposure
d) All of the aboveAnswer: d) All of the above
