Select the False Statement About Lymphopenia's Effect on the Immune

question 5

Multiple Choice

Select the false statement about lymphopenia's effect on the immune response following administration of immunosuppressive drugs like the corticosteroids.

• A) The immunosuppressive effect (lymphopenia) occurs 4 to 6 hours following
• B) drug administration and significantly reduces the number of circulating lymphocytes in the blood.
• C) Lymphopenia decreases the ability of lymphocytes to initiate and participate in an immune response.
• D) Corticosteroids increase the amount of lymphoid tissue and cells in the lymph nodes and spleen.
• E) None of these are false.

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