A Newborn Who Is Accidentally Given a Drug That Destroys

question 72

Multiple Choice

A newborn who is accidentally given a drug that destroys the thymus would most likely ________.

• A) lack class I major histocompatability (MHC) molecules on cell surfaces
• B) lack innate immunity
• C) be unable to genetically rearrange antigen receptors
• D) be unable to differentiate and mature T cells
• E) have a reduced number of B cells and be unable to form antibodies

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