Autoimmune Diseases Quiz

What is the percentage of women afflicted with autoimmune diseases?

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

• 60%

Which molecule is found only in women and is linked to autoimmune diseases?

• Yist

• Wist

• Zist

• Xist

What is the role of Xist in women's immune system?

• Activating X chromosome

• Inactivating X chromosome

• Attacking healthy tissue

• Producing antibodies

What is the rare condition in men that suggests the number of X chromosomes plays a role in autoimmune diseases?

• Down syndrome

• Turner syndrome

• Klinefelter syndrome

• Edwards syndrome

What is the autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and skin rash?

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Lupus

• Dermatomyositis

• Multiple sclerosis

What environmental factor can help trigger autoimmune diseases in humans?

• Healthy diet

• Viral or bacterial infection

• Excessive exercise

• Stress management

What is the part of the blood that contains antibodies that fight disease?

• Plasma

• Platelets

• Serum

• Red blood cells

Who is the senior author on the Cell paper and professor of dermatology and genetics at Stanford?

• Howard Y. Chang

• Keith B. Elkon

• Jeffrey A. Sparks

• David Karp

What is the autoimmune condition in which the immune system attacks the protective covering of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves?

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Lupus

• Dermatomyositis

• Multiple sclerosis

What is the role of Xist complexes in autoimmune diseases?

• Defending the body from invaders

• Producing antibodies

• Attacking healthy tissue

• Targeting features of the body