Autoimmune Diseases Quiz

Which autoimmune disease affects the central nervous system and leads to symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness, and problems with coordination and balance?

• Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)

• Graves' disease

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)

• Rheumatoid arthritis

Which autoimmune disease primarily affects the skin and other areas of the body due to inflammation and fibrosis?

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)

• Scleroderma

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)

What distinguishes systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) among autoimmune diseases?

• It primarily affects the liver.

• It only affects the joints.

• It affects various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain.

• It causes excessive sweating.

What is the primary effect of rheumatoid arthritis on the body?

• Liver inflammation

• Lung fibrosis

• Joint inflammation, pain, and stiffness

• Kidney dysfunction

What causes scleroderma, a condition characterized by inflammation and fibrosis in the skin and other areas of the body?

• Overproduction of collagen due to an immune response

• Viral infection

• Excessive exposure to sunlight

• Genetic mutation

What is the main characteristic of myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune neuromuscular disorder?

• Severe joint pain

• Muscle weakness and fatigue, especially in muscles controlling eye movements and facial expressions

• Excessive sweating

• Respiratory distress

Which autoimmune disorder is characterized by the body's immune system attacking the peripheral nerves, leading to muscle weakness and paralysis?

• Scleroderma

• Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)

• Graves' disease

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Which autoimmune disease can affect various parts of the body including the skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain?

• Graves' disease

• Scleroderma

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

What is the primary effect of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) on the body?

• Vision impairment

• Muscle weakness and paralysis due to immune system attacks on peripheral nerves

• Kidney dysfunction

• Liver failure

Which autoimmune disorder causes the overproduction of thyroid hormones, resulting in symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heartbeat, and bulging eyes?

• Myasthenia gravis

• Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Graves' disease