Which One of the Following Best Explains Why People Get

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following best explains why people get so many colds in their lifetime?

• A) The immune system has a hard time identifying the viruses that cause the colds.
• B) The viruses that cause these colds constantly produce new antibodies, which cause the symptoms.
• C) These individuals do not produce enough white blood cells.
• D) The viruses that cause colds evolve rapidly, which results in a change in their antigenic structure.
• E) The B cells of these individuals destroy their T cells.

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