Increased age may cause which change in lymphocyte function?
A) Increased production of antibodies against self-antigens
B) Decreased number of circulating T cells
C) Decreased production of autoantibodies
D) Increased production of helper T cells

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B-cell function is altered with age as shown by decreases in specific antibody production in response to antigenic challenge,with concomitant increases in circulating immune complexes and in circulating autoantibodies (antibodies against self-antigens).Aging does not play a role in either decreasing T cells circulation or increasing helper T cells production.

Increased Age May Cause Which Change in Lymphocyte Function