Studies suggest that a negative explanatory style _____.

A. enhances resistance to autoimmune diseases
B. increases the ratio of helper-to-suppressor T-cells
C. reduces the expression of neuropeptide Y (NPY)
D. suppresses immune function
E. generates lymphocytes in large quantities


Answer: D

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