Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the immune system?
A. Response to vaccines increases
B. Thymus gland degenerates
C. B cells do not clone
D. A reduced amount of T cells that do not respond to foreign antigens
Answer: A
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a. extend the 1st digit b. extend toes 2 - 5 and flex the ankle c. flex the 2nd to 5th toes
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