A Newborn Who Is Accidentally Given a Drug That Destroys

question 12

Multiple Choice

A newborn who is accidentally given a drug that destroys the thymus would most likely

• A)lack class I MHC molecules on cell surfaces.
• B)lack humoral immunity.
• C)be unable to genetically rearrange antigen receptors.
• D)be unable to produce mature T cells.
• E)have a reduced number of B cells and be unable to form antibodies.

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