Which of the following is true regarding T-cell deficiencies?

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A mutation in the IL-2 receptor affects T-cell proliferation. IL-2 is important for T-cell proliferation and a mutation in its receptor can lead to decreased T-cell proliferation.

Answer: B
 A deficiency in ATP can cause apoptosis in T, B, or NK cells. ATP is required for cell survival and a deficiency can lead to cell death, including in immune cells such as T, B, and NK cells.

Answer: None of the above.
 Immunoglobulin protection is not permanent and wanes over time. Severe combined immunodeficiencies (SCIDs) are characterized by a lack of both B and T cells, not just B cells.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding T-Cell Deficiencies