AP BIOLOGY

THE HUMAN IMMUNE SYSTEM

AIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The word “AIDS” is an acronym. Its letters stand for
A
Acquired infrectius delivery syndrome
B
Acquired Influenza deficiency syndrome
C
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
D
Acquired infection discrepancy syndrome
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -AIDS stands for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It is the final stage of infection with HIV. It happens when the body’s immune system is badly damaged because of the virus. Not everyone with HIV develops AIDS.

Detailed explanation-2: -If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome).

Detailed explanation-3: -(uh-KWY-erd IH-myoo-noh-deh-FIH-shun-see SIN-drome) A disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). People with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome are at an increased risk for developing certain cancers and for infections that usually occur only in individuals with a weak immune system. Also called AIDS.

Detailed explanation-4: -AIDS is Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome.

Detailed explanation-5: -AIDS stands for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome: Acquired means you can get infected with it; Immune Deficiency means a weakness in the body’s system that fights diseases. Syndrome means a group of health problems that make up a disease.

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