Why is HIV/AIDS considered an immune deficiency disease?
The virus effects the red blood cells
The virus effects the white blood cells
The virus effects the platelets
The virus effects the liver
The Correct Answer is B
A. The virus affects the red blood cells
HIV primarily affects CD4+ T-helper white blood cells, not red blood cells.
B. The virus affects the white blood cells
HIV destroys CD4+ T-cells, weakening the immune response, leading to immunodeficiency.
C. The virus affects the platelets
Platelets are involved in clotting, not in the immune deficiency caused by HIV.
D. The virus affects the liver
Although medications for HIV may affect the liver, HIV itself targets the immune system, not liver cells directly.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Shingles
Shingles (herpes zoster) occurs when the varicella-zoster virus reactivates from latency in nerve ganglia, typically many years after initial infection with chickenpox.
B. Measles
Measles is caused by the rubeola virus and is not related to herpes varicella zoster.
C. Smallpox
Smallpox is caused by the variola virus, which is entirely different from the herpesvirus group.
D. Mumps
Mumps is caused by a paramyxovirus and is unrelated to varicella-zoster.
Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Tonsils:
Tonsils are lymphatic tissues located in the pharyngeal region; they are partially encapsulated and help trap airborne or ingested pathogens.
B. Thyroid gland:
The thyroid is an endocrine gland that regulates metabolism, not part of the lymphatic system.
C. Thymus gland:
The thymus is fully encapsulated and located in the mediastinum; it matures T cells.
D. Spleen:
The spleen is a fully encapsulated lymphoid organ located in the left upper quadrant of the abdomen.
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