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What system gets less effective with age, that generally makes older people more disease susceptible?

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asked Jan 7 in Science by CoraJuan8100 (290 points)

What system gets less effective with age, that generally makes older people more disease susceptible?

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answered Jan 7 by Ursula933014 (410 points)

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The immune system naturally becomes less effective as people get older. This is why older people are generally more susceptible to disease.

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