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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