Grave's disease is an example of type immunologic response_________________?

Correct answer: B. Type II

  • A. Type I
  • B. Type II
  • C. Type III
  • D. Type IV

Explanation

Graves disease is a type II hypersensitivity because IgG autoantibodies stimulate the TSH receptor on thyroid cells. Type I reactions are IgE-mediated, while types III and IV involve immune complexes and T cells respectively.

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