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Brandon came down with viral pneumonia. His body's immune system will produce _____ to defend him against the infection.

A. corticosteroids
B. lymphocytes
C. adrenaline and noradrenaline
D. catecholamines

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Brandon came down with viral pneumonia. His body's immune system will produce B. lymphocytes to defend him against the infection.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Lymphocyte counts below the normal range can also be temporary. They can occur after a cold or another infection, or be caused by intense physical exercise, severe stress, or malnutrition.
  • High lymphocyte blood levels indicate your body is dealing with an infection or other inflammatory condition.
  • T lymphocytes are cells that are programmed to recognize, respond to and remember antigens. T lymphocytes (or T cells) contribute to the immune defenses in two major ways. Some direct and regulate the immune responses.
  • Lymphocyte levels can change according to a person's race, gender, location, and lifestyle habits.
  • A temporarily high lymphocyte count is a normal effect of your body's immune system working. Sometimes, lymphocyte levels are elevated because of a serious condition, like leukemia.
  • A low level can also be a sign of a condition known as lymphocytopenia or lymphopenia.
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