With advancing age,the lymphatic system
A)becomes less efficient at absorbing dietary lipids.
B)ceases to transport lymph.
C)produces an increasing number and variety of B-lymphocytes.
D)is less responsive to antigens.
E)All of the choices are correct.

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With advancing age, the lymphatic system becomes less responsive to antigens. This can result in weakened immune responses and increased susceptibility to infections. However, it is not true that the lymphatic system ceases to transport lymph or produces an increasing number and variety of B-lymphocytes. Additionally, there is no evidence to suggest that the lymphatic system becomes less efficient at absorbing dietary lipids with age.

With Advancing Age,the Lymphatic System