Severe Combined Immunodeficiencies (SCIDs) Are Due to

question 34

Multiple Choice

Severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCIDs) are due to

• A)autoantibodies.
• B)delayed hypersensitivity.
• C)congenital absence or immaturity of the thymus gland.
• D)failure of B cell development and maturity.
• E)a genetic defect in the development of both T-cells and B cells.

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