Question

Comment on the following: Auto-immune disease Opioids

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Auto-immune disease = Immune system attacks self, examples: diabetes (type 1), arthritis.

Answer 1

An auto-immune disease occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. In auto-immune diseases, the immune system fails to distinguish between self and non-self antigens, leading to chronic inflammation and tissue damage. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes. Opioids are a class of drugs that act on the nervous system to relieve pain but can cause addiction if misused.Opioids, such as morphine and heroin, bind to opioid receptors in the brain and spinal cord to reduce pain perception. They are used medically but can lead to addiction and respiratory depression.