BLOOD CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM LYMPHOID ORGANS
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) selectively attacks ____
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Helper T cells
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Cytotoxic T cells
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Memory T cells
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B cells
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) specifically attacks Helper T cells. Without an adequate supply of Helper T cells, the immune system cannot signal B cells to produce antibodies or Cytotoxic T cells to kill infected cells.
Detailed explanation-2: -HIV infects and deletes CD4+ T cells that normally coordinate the adaptive T-and B-cell response to defend against intracellular pathogens.
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