Autoimmune Diseases Quiz

What is the main cause of damage in Rheumatoid Arthritis?

• Infection

• Nutritional Deficiency

• Inflammation

• Genetic Mutation

Which autoimmune disease is characterized by the destruction of β-cells in pancreatic islets?

• Diabetes Mellitus Type I

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

• Multiple Sclerosis

What is the primary goal of treatment for most autoimmune diseases?

• Cure the disease completely

• Increase inflammation

• Control the overactive immune response

• Reduce pain and inflammation

What is the prevalence of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) in children?

• 1.5 per 100,000 children

• 3.3 to 8.8 per 100,000 children

• 10 per 100,000 children

• 20 per 100,000 children

Which autoimmune disease affects the myelin sheath that covers the nerves?

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Diabetes Mellitus Type I

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

What is the age range at which Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) usually manifests?

• 16-18 years

• 5-7 years

• 11-12 years

• 20-22 years

What is the gender ratio for autoimmune diseases, with women compared to men?

• 4 to 1

• 3 to 1

• 2 to 1

• 1 to 1

Which autoimmune disease is characterized by joint pain, skin rashes, and kidney problems?

• Diabetes Mellitus Type I

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

• Multiple Sclerosis

What is the main feature of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) that distinguishes it from other diseases?

• Memory problems

• Anemia

• Increased clotting

• Butterfly-shaped malar rash

Which autoimmune disease is caused by an autoimmune T cell reaction that destroys β-cells in the pancreas?

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

• Diabetes Mellitus Type I

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus