Multiple Choice
A parent of a newborn asks the nurse why young children seem to become ill so often when compared with older children and adults. Which of the following does the nurse's best response address?
A) Lower numbers of natural killer cells in younger children
B) High levels of IgA in the newborn
C) Absent lymphoid tissue in the young child
D) Underdeveloped thymus glands in the infant
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