AIPMT PRELIMS2010Zoology-Human Health and Disease

AIPMT PRELIMS 2010 Zoology AIDS MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to AIDS?

A

The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T⁻lymphocytes thus reducing their numbers

B

The HIV can be transmitted through eating food together with an infected person

C

Drug addicts are least susceptible to HIV infection

D

AIDS patients are being fully cured cent per cent with proper care and nutrition

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

AIDS virus mounts a direct attack on T₄ cells. They are macrophages and Tₕ cells. Macrophages are HIV factory. The number of helper T⁻cells is depleted.

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