The nurse is caring for a female patient who has an exacerbation of lupus erythematosus. What does the nurse understand is the reason that females tend to develop autoimmune disorders more frequently than men?
a) Estrogen tends to enhance immunity.
b) Testosterone tends to enhance immunity.
c) Leukocytes are increased in females.
d) Androgen tends to enhance immunity.
Answer: A
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