The decline in immune function with aging (immunosenescence) results in:
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Correct answer: Fewer naive T cells with higher infection and malignancy risk
Aging leads to thymic involution, fewer naïve T cells and decreased immune adaptability, increasing risk of infection and immune-related disorders.
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