Each of the following observations supports the hypothesis of "immune surveillance" or constant
activity by the immune system to detect and destroy abnormal tissues and tumors except
A) Many tumors are infiltrated by lymphocytes, and spontaneous remission of tumors has
been observed.
B) The incidence of tumors in humans is highest when the immune system is not functioning
optimally (young children and the elderly).
C) The incidence of clinically undetectable tumors in human autopsies is higher than would
be expected from actual rates of cancer in particular populations.
D) Tumors caused by viruses occur more frequently in immunocompromised patients.
D
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