In older adults,
A) exercise can aggravate the age-related decline in the immune response.
B) even a strong immune system does little to protect against common illnesses.
C) as the immune system ages, T cells become more effective, attacking foreign substances directly.
D) the immune system is more likely to turn against normal body tissue in an autoimmune response.

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The immune system in older adults is more likely to turn against normal body tissue in an autoimmune response. This is because as the immune system ages, it becomes less effective at distinguishing between foreign substances and normal cells, leading to a greater risk of autoimmune disorders.

In Older Adults