Cyclosporine is a drug sometimes used to prevent transplant rejection after organ transplant surgery. This drug specifically disrupts cell-mediated immunity by cytotoxic T cells. Which of these events can be predicted based on this information?
A) T helper cells will no longer be produced.
B) Autoimmune disorders will be a potential side effect.
C) Antigen presentation by macrophages and dendritic cells will be impaired.
D) Antibody production will not be disrupted in the recipient.
E) The recipient will be susceptible to repeated infections with common bacteria such as staphylococci and streptococci.
Ans: D) Antibody production will not be disrupted in the recipient.
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