A Newborn Who Is Accidentally Given a Drug That Destroys

question 57

Multiple Choice

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

• A) lack innate immunity
• B) be unable to genetically rearrange antigen receptors
• C) be unable to differentiate and mature T cells
• D) have a reduced number of B cells and be unable to form antibodies

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