A Person Has a Rare Autoimmune Disorder in Which Immune

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Multiple Choice

A person has a rare autoimmune disorder in which immune cells attack and destroy thymosins as soon as they are produced and secreted. What affect will this have on the immune system?

• A)The thymus will not develop in a growing infant, so no T lymphocytes will be produced and the person will be immunocompromised.
• B)B lymphocytes will cease maturation and immune function will be severely impacted.
• C)Macrophages will not differentiate from myeloid stem cells, so cell debris will accumulate and immune function will be impacted.
• D)T lymphocytes will cease maturation and immune function will be severely impacted.

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