What effect do androgens have on lymphocytes?
a. Suppression of B-cell responses and enhancement of T-cell responses
b. Suppression of T-cell responses and enhancement of B-cell responses
c. Suppression of B- and T-cell responses
d. Enhancement of B- and T-cell responses
Answer: c. Suppression of B- and T-cell responses
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