Which statement correctly describes why children are more susceptible to infectious diseases?

A. Children are not as clean as adults.
B. Children inherit this susceptibility from their parents.
C. Children are not more susceptible to infectious diseases.
D. A child's immune system is not fully developed and continues to mature throughout childhood.


Answer: D

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