What does HIV target and how does it result in immunodeficiency syndrome?
HIV targets many cells in the body, particularly CD4 T helper cells. The resulting immunodeficiency syndrome is most closely related to the infection of activated CD4 cells, which become viral factories.
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a. Salt b. Milk c. Butter and margarine d. Breads and cereals
The absorption of proteins occurs in the
A) small intestine. B) liver. C) large intestine. D) stomach.
Celiac disease affects approximately _____ of Caucasian persons in the United States and elsewhere;
a. 1% b. 3% c. 5% d. 7%
A baby born to a single mom who lost her job and experienced a severe food shortage at the end of her pregnancy will most likely be classified as
a. very small for gestational age (vSGA). b. disproportionately small for gestational age (dSGA). c. proportionately small for gestational age (pSGA). d. appropriate for gestational age (AGA).