Which of the Following Best Describes the Effect of Aging

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the effect of aging on the immune system?

• A) Immunity is improved by abundant intake of iron-rich red meats and calcium-rich butter.
• B) In the United States, infectious diseases are rarely the cause of deaths in the elderly.
• C) Immune function does not decline with age in people who maintain good nutrition.
• D) Antibiotics are often ineffective in treating infections in older people who have deficient immune systems.
• E) In elderly persons, nutritional status rarely influences immune functioning.

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