What Is a Characteristic of Aging and the Immune System

question 61

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic of aging and the immune system?

• A)Immunity in older people does not seem to be affected by regular exercise.
• B)In the United States, infectious diseases are a minor 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.

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Definitions:

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