Question 48
MediumOriginal questionHIV, the virus that causes AIDS, weakens the body's defences by destroying
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer D
Correct answer: D
Explanation
HIV infects and kills helper T cells, a type of white blood cell that coordinates the immune response.
As they fall, the body cannot fight ordinary infections, which become dangerous.
- Concept
- HIV and the immune system
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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