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What is susceptibility to opportunistic infections are a symptom of?
AIDS stands for acquired immune deficiency syndrome and is characterized by destruction of a component of the immune system called helper T cells (or CD4 cells). This inhibits the functioning of the entire immune system and makes one more susceptible to opportunistic infections or infections that people with normally functioning immune systems seldom succumb to.
What are Helper T cells?
Helper T cells are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune response by coordinating and regulating the activities of other immune cells. They help activate B cells to produce antibodies and assist cytotoxic T cells in killing infected cells. Helper T cells are essential for a properly functioning immune system.
AIDS is caused by HIV a virus that infects?
the immune system Helper T cells.... C for Plato users
Which cell of the immune system is absolutely required for an adaptive immune response?
T helper cells
What is psychoneuroimunology?
Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how psychological factors, such as stress and emotions, interact with the immune system and the nervous system. This field explores how these interactions can affect overall health and well-being.
What is needed for antibodies?
Protein and a functioning immune system.
HIV weakens the immune system by killing what?
c. helper T cells.
What does it mean to be immunocompromised?
A state in which the immune system is suppressed or not functioning properly.
What part of the body is affected by HIV-?
The HIV affects the immune system cells called the T-helper cells.
What type of cells does hiv attack in the immune system?
Helper T-Cells and Phgocytes.
Which types of T cells are a critical component of the immune system because it stimulates and enhances the activity of other components of the immune system?
T -helper cells
Which cell of the immune system is absolutely required for an adaptive immune response in that it helps activate both humoral and cellular immune responses?
Helper T cells
