In immunodeficiency diseases,
A. serum sickness results.
B. inadequate B and/or T cell formation may occur.
C. IgE mediates a localized reaction.
D. immune surveillance occurs.
E. the immune system fails to distinguish between self-antigens and foreign antigens.
Answer: B
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