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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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