If a person is exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), what is the mo
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If a person is exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), what is the most important step leading from contact with the virus to an HIV infection?
cytotoxic T cells kill infected helper T cells
capsid proteins bind the membrane of genital mucosal cells
spike proteins bind a receptor on helper T cells
none of the above
a.cytotoxic T cells kill infected helper T cells
b.capsid proteins bind the membrane of genital mucosal cells
c.spike proteins bind a receptor on helper T cells
d.none of the above
Explanation / Answer
A.
HIV or human immundeficiency virus attacks the body's immune system. Normally the immune system produces white blood cells and antibodies that attack pathogens. But after the contact with hiv virus the virus destroys all the T cell lymphocytes. Hence immunity drops down and person is infected with the disease.
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