A staff member notices an abrasion and small laceration on the forearm of an 85-year-old resident. Which of the following immune system factors contributes to the resident's risk of a localized infection?
A) Loss of macrophages
B) Reduced antibody response to vaccines
C) Increased risk of a chronic health condition
D) Altered concentration of immunoglobulins in the blood
A
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As a person ages, the skin loses macrophages, which are part of the body's ability to manage bacteria on the skin. When this loss is combined with the reduction in thickness and circulation to the skin, the local defenses against infection are weakened.
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