What marker is most closely related to disease progression in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients?

a. CD3
b. CD4
c. CD8
d. CD10


ANS: B
Progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection into AIDS is accompanied by a decrease in the number of CD4-positive cells (TH).

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A flat panel detector that uses cesium iodide that captures the photons and emits light to be transferred through a photodetector coupling agent is:

indirect DR capture direct DR capture AEC CR

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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