Which of the Following Is Not True About the Development

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about the development of the immune system

• A) the basic structure of the immune system is present at birth
• B) the complement system develops completely before birth
• C) IgD lymphocytes gradually disappear
• D) a fully competent immune system may not be in place until early adolesence

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