In a(n) ________ disease, the body begins to attack its own antigens. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

autoimmune
An autoimmune disease is one in which the body begins to attack its own antigens.

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A firm asymptomatic submucosal lump, measuring 1 x 1 cm, appeared in the posterior hard palate of a 27-year-old man. The duration of the lesion was believed to be approximately 1 month. Clinical differential diagnosis should include all of the following except:

a. Lymphoma b. Mucocele c. Malignant salivary gland tumor d. Benign salivary gland tumor e. Squamous papilloma

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Which of the following describes a way of determining the best interest of another who cannot determine it for himself or herself?

a. Fidelity b. Best-interest standard c. Beneficence d. Justice

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