What changes to the hematologic system is related to age?
a. Platelet adhesiveness decreases.
b. Lymphocyte function decreases.
c. Cellular immunity increases.
d. Erythrocyte reproduction accelerates.
Ans: b. Lymphocyte function decreases.
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