Practice mode Immunity

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

Correct answer B. Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Explanation

In type 1 diabetes the immune system attacks the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreatic islets. Hay fever is an allergy, while tuberculosis and cholera are infections.

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