A student asks the healthcare professional how the aging process of the T-cell activity affects older adults. What response by the professional is best?
A)Poor heat regulation abilities
B)Increased risk for bone fractures
C)Tendency to develop various infections
D)Likelihood of experiencing benign skin lesions

Question

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T-cell activity is deficient in older adults, and a shift in the balance of T-cell subsets is observed. These changes may result in increased susceptibility to infection. The other issues are not related to T-cell activity.

A Student Asks the Healthcare Professional How the Aging Process