Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Which of the following is not an autoimmune disease ?
A
Vitiligo
B
Psoriasis
C
Alzheimer's disease
D
Rheumatoid arthritis
Answer
Alzheimer's disease
Explanation
Solution
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which antibodies are produced against the synovial membrane and cartilage.
Vitiligo causes white patches on skin also characterised as autoimmune disorder.
Psoriasis is a skin disease that causes itchy or sore patches of thick red skin and is also autoimmune whereas Alzheimer's disease is due to deficiency of neurotransmitter acetylcholine.