AIDS is a disease if the immune system primarily affecting_____________?
Correct answer: D. T lymphocytes
- A. Granulocytes
- B. Immunoglobulins
- C. Opsonins
- D. T lymphocytes
Explanation
HIV primarily destroys CD4-positive T helper lymphocytes, producing progressive impairment of cell-mediated immunity. Granulocytes, immunoglobulins and opsonins are affected secondarily rather than being the primary target.
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