The overall effect of HIV is to gradually impair the immune system by interference with______________?
Correct answer: A. Helper T lymphocytes
- A. Helper T lymphocytes
- B. Natural killer cells
- C. Plasma cells
- D. Macrophages
Explanation
HIV progressively damages CD4 helper T lymphocytes, which coordinate both cellular and humoral immune responses. Their depletion explains the broad immune deficiency and susceptibility to opportunistic infections.
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