Parasitic worm infestation is a hypothesized to be damaging to the host. However, scientists have recently discovered that worm infestation can relieve the effects of certain autoimmune disorders. In which of the following ways should the hypothesis be modified, given the new findings?
A. Lack of worm infestations is the cause of some autoimmune disorders
B. Worm infestation prevents the body from immune malfunction.
C. Worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders
D. Worm infestations exacerbate the body’s immune reactions.
From the recent discovery, worm infestation relieves the effect of certain autoimmune disorders. From the given options, the hypothesis can be modified as: worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.
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