Question

Which of the following is an autoimmune disease?

(a) Addison’s disease

(b) Syphilis

(c) Tuberculosis

(d) AIDS

The question was asked in a national level competition.

The query is from Human Health and Disease in chapter Human Health and Disease of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct choice is (a) Addison’s disease

For explanation: Addison’s disease is an autoimmune disease. In this disease, antibodies attack the patient’s cells of adrenal glands that results in a deficiency of certain hormones. People with Addison’s disease are more likely than others to have other autoimmune diseases as well.