The medical record states that the patient has an immunodeficiency disorder. This means that the patient

A. is unable to produce erythrocytes.
B. is unable to produce leukocytes.
C. has a failure of the immune system.
D. lacks immunity to all antigens.
E. is experiencing an immune response to his own tissue.


Answer: C

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