Which Health Issue Is Related to Aging Issues Associated with the Immune

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which health issue is related to aging issues associated with the immune system?

• A) An elderly patient does not respond well to vaccinations.
• B) The thymus increases in size due to an accumulation of adipose tissue.
• C) The number of natural killer T cells declines.
• D) All of the choices are correct.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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