How does long-term alcohol abuse lead to alteration in the immune system?
a. It alters the effectiveness of antibodies.
b. It stimulates autoimmune activity.
c. It impairs the ability of B lymphocytes to produce antibodies.
d. It shortens the life of circulating antibo-dies.
C
Alcohol impairs the ability of B lymphocytes to produce antibodies.
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