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Immunosuppression may occur when _____.
a. serotonin and dopamine are released into synapses
b. corticosteroids and endorphins are released into the bloodstream
c. glutamate and GABA are released into synapses
d. oxytocin and other peptides are released into the bloodstream
Immunosuppression:
Immunosuppression is a physiological condition in which an organism's immune system is weakened or compromised. Several factors that have been associated with this condition are diabetes, T-cell deficiency, and malnutrition.
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