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Goodpasture syndrome, characterized by autoantibodies against the glomerular basement membrane, is an example of which type of hypersensitivity reaction?

A Type I
B Type II
C Type III
D Type IV

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Type II hypersensitivity involves antibodies binding to antigens on cell surfaces or extracellular matrix, leading to cell destruction, functional derangement, or inflammation, as seen in Goodpasture syndrome with anti-GBM antibodies.

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