Which condition is believed to cause increased susceptibility to infections and slower healing in older adults??
A) ?Gradual shutting down of the immune system
B) ?Slowing of the rate of reproduction of important infection-fighting cells
C) ?Death of lymph nodes throughout the body
B
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