Asked by Denish Gandhi on Jul 25, 2024
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Which of the following factors renders the aging human body less able to fight off infections?
A) Decline in prospective memory
B) Production of antibodies
C) Production of fertile ova
D) Decline in associative memory
Antibodies
Proteins produced by the immune system that recognize and neutralize foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses.
Prospective Memory
The aspect of memory that involves remembering to perform a planned action or recall a planned intention at some future point in time.
- Gain an insight into how aging influences the human body's defense against infections and the conceptual explanations for these variations.
Verified Answer
DR
Donise RonadelJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Production of antibodies decreases with age, which directly impacts the body's ability to fight off infections.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an insight into how aging influences the human body's defense against infections and the conceptual explanations for these variations.