Which of the Following Is NOT an Effect of Aging

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the immune system?

• A)The ability of the lymphatic system to remove fluid from the tissue is compromised.
• B)Primary and secondary antibody responses decrease.
• C)Few memory cells result from an immune response event.
• D)More antigen is required to produce an immune response.
• E)The ability of cell mediated immunity to resist intracellular pathogens decreases.

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