With advancing age, the lymphatic system
A) Becomes less efficient at absorbing dietary lipids
B) Ceases to transport lymph
C) Produces an increasing number and variety of B-lymphocytes
D) Is less responsive to antigens
E) All choices are correct

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With advancing age, the lymphatic system becomes less responsive to antigens, meaning the body is less able to mount an effective immune response against foreign invaders. The other options are not necessarily true with advancing age.

With Advancing Age, the Lymphatic System