In pemphigus, autoantibodies are directed against which of the following structures?: (A) Acetylcholine receptor, (B) Sarcomere, (C) Epidermis, (D) Thyroid follicle
Answer is C. Pemphigus is an autoimmune disease wherein autoantibodies against epidermis cells are produced. Histologically, a phenomenon called acantholysis, wherein epidermal cells appear to detach and separate from each other, is observed.