Human Health and Disease · NEET Preparation Zoology
Which change most directly contributes to the progressive immune deficiency observed in a person infected with HIV?
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Which change most directly contributes to the progressive immune deficiency observed in a person infected with HIV?
- A.Destruction of helper T lymphocytesCorrect answer
- B.Increased production of red blood cells
- C.Excessive secretion of digestive enzymes
- D.Permanent activation of skeletal muscles
Solution
HIV infects and progressively destroys helper T lymphocytes. Their decline impairs the activation and coordination of both cellular and humoral immune responses, producing acquired immunodeficiency.
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