Which hypothesis posits that asthma and allergies have increased because our environment has become cleaner, thus lowering our exposure to germs and, as a result, our immune system is less able to differentiate between harmful substances and less harmful irritants?

A. Immunosuppressant hypothesis
B. Reactionary hypothesis
C. Hygiene hypothesis
D. Irritant hypothesis


Answer: C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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