Multiple choice

Which of the following concerning diseases involving immunological mechanisms of type II hypersensitivity is CORRECT?    

  1. Type II hypersensitivity involves circulating or tissue-bound immune complexes.

  2. Inflammation occurs within minutes.

  3. May alter the cell metabolism through receptor dysfunction.

  4. Are responsible for lupus nephritis.

  5. Are largely Th1 cytokine dependent.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Grave's disease results from the binding of specific antibodies to cell-bound antigen, TSH receptor. Activates this receptor and stimulates the thyroid cell to produce thyroid hormone as a result.

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