Which of the following statements is true concerning infection and host resistance?
A) Host resistance should be considered as having both local and systemic components.
B) Drugs such as steroids are capable of reducing a patient's immunity.
C) Juvenile diabetes may reduce a patient's immunity; however, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM)does not reduce immunity.
D) Both a and b
E) Both b and c

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A is true as host resistance includes both local (skin, mucous membranes, etc.) and systemic (immune system) components. B is also true as drugs such as steroids can suppress the immune system and make the host more susceptible to infection. C is false as both juvenile diabetes and IDDM can reduce a patient's immunity.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Infection and Host