According to the hygiene hypothesis, frequent use of antimicrobial cleansers and antibiotics can
A. improve the function of the immune system, reducing the risk for communicable diseases.
B. promote tumor growth in people with a genetic predisposition for cancer.
C. impair development of the immune system, predisposing a person to allergies and autoimmune diseases.
D. cause dry and cracked skin, which makes the person more susceptible to skin infections.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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a. 5 b. 7 c. 12 d. 15
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