Description : Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to AIDS? (a) The HIV can be transmitted through eating food together with an infected person. (b) Drug addicts are least ... and nutrition. (d) The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T-lymphocytes thus reducing their numbers.
Last Answer : (d) The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T-lymphocytes thus reducing their numbers.
Description : At which stage of HIV infection does one usually show symptoms of AIDS? (a) Within 15 days of sexual contact with an infected person (b) When the infected retro virus enters host cells (c) ... large number of helper T - lymphocytes (d) When the viral DNA is produced by reverse transcriptase
Last Answer : (c) When HIV damages large number of helper T - lymphocytes
Description : Transport of oxygen by blood takes place with the help of (1) Erythrocytes (2) Thrombocytes (3) Lymphocytes (4) Leucocytes
Last Answer : Erythrocytes
Description : The following statement(s) is/are true concerning HIV infection. a. Initial screening with ELISA is highly sensitive but can be associated with a false positive rate of 25% b. ... , carinii pneumonia, CMV pneumonitis, Cryptococcus meningitis, and disseminated infection due to atypical mycobacteria
Last Answer : Answer: b, c, d Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a syndrome caused by the human retrovirus (HIV-1) that infects T lymphocytes and causes severe immunosuppression. Individuals who ... to prolong survival when administered early in the course of disease and is considered routine therapy
Description : White bloods cells are also known as----? A. Thrombocytes B. Leucocytes (Answer) C. Erythrocytes D. None of These
Last Answer : B. Leucocytes (Answer)
Description : Name the blood cells, whose reduction in number can cause clotting disorder, leading to excessive loss of blood from the body. (a) Erythrocytes (b) Leucocytes (c) Neutrophils (d) Thrombocytes
Last Answer : (d) Thrombocytes
Description : The initiation of a humoral immune response involves a complex interaction of the antigen, cells and intercellular messengers. Which of the following statement(s) concerning the initiation of the ... various cellular components of the immune system d. An antigen must be a living microorganism
Last Answer : Answer: a, b Stimulation of the immune system occurs after a variety of antigen-presenting cells (B lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, and Langerhans cells) act to engulf ... polysaccharides), most antigens require coordinated efforts of the various cellular components of the immune system
Description : Predominant cell types in typical chronic inflammation are all of the following EXCEPT: A A. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes B. Macrophages C. T helper lymphocytes D. NK cells
Last Answer : Polymorphonuclear leukocytes
Description : Predominant cell types in typical chronic inflammatory reactions include all of the following EXCEPT: A A. Polymorphonuclear leukocytes B. Macrophages C. T helper lymphocytes D. None of these
Description : Transport of oxygen by blood takes place with the help of (1) Erythrocytes (2) Thrombocytes (3) Lymphocytes (4) Leuecocytes
Last Answer : (1) Erythrocytes Explanation: Red blood cells, or erythrocytes, are the most common type of blood cell and the vertebrate organism's principal means of delivering oxygen (O2) to the body tissues via ... iron-containing bio-molecule that can bind oxygen and is responsible for the blood's red color.
Description : Component of blood responsible for producing antibodies is (a) thrombocytes (b) monocytes (c) erythrocytes (d) lymphocytes
Last Answer : (d) lymphocytes.
Description : Antibodies are produced by (a) leucocytes (b) monocytes (c) lymphocytes (d) spleen.
Last Answer : (c) lymphocytes
Description : Carbonic anhydrase occurs in (a) lymphocytes (b) blood plasma (c) RBCs (d) leucocytes.
Last Answer : (c) RBCs
Description : Cells formed in bone marrow include (a) RBCs (b) RBCs and leucocytes (c) leucocytes (d) lymphocytes
Last Answer : b) RBCs and leucocytes
Description : White blood cells are called: a) lymphocytes b) leucocytes c) plasma
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- LEUCOCYTES
Description : The AIDS viruses specifically attack which kind of cell? a) B cells b) helper T cells c) killer T cells d) macrophages
Last Answer : ANSWER: B -- HELPER T CELLS
Description : More than 500 CD4+ T lymphocytes/mm3 indicates which stage of HIV infection? a) CDC category A - HIV asymptomatic More than 500 CD4+ T lymphocytes/mm3 indicates CDC category A - HIV asymptomatic. b) ... CDC category C - AIDS Less than 200 CD4+ T lymphocytes/mm3 indicates CDC category C - AIDS.
Last Answer : a) CDC category A - HIV asymptomatic More than 500 CD4+ T lymphocytes/mm3 indicates CDC category A - HIV asymptomatic.
Description : An HIV patient with swollen lymph nodes and CD4 T cell count of would be in stage of HIV disease/AIDS. a. 1,000; stage II b. 700; stage I c. 400; stage III d. 400; stage IV
Last Answer : a. 1,000; stage II
Description : HIV virus causes------? A. Hepatitis A B. Hepatitis B C. TB D. AIDS (Answer)
Last Answer : D. AIDS (Answer)
Description : What is INCORRECT in HIV associated periodontitis:** A. Picture of ANUG superimposed with RPP B. Spontaneous bleeding interproximal C. Depression of T4/T8 lymphocytes D. Deep Perio-pockets usually seen in advanced periodontitis
Last Answer : C. Depression of T4/T8 lymphocytes
Description : AIDS virus destroys – (1) Lymphocytes (2) Monocytes (3) Neutrophils (4) Basophils
Last Answer : (1) Lymphocytes Explanation: AIDS virus destroys the T-cells inside of the immune system. T cells or T lymphocytes belong to a group of white blood cells known as lymphocytes, and play a central role in cell-mediated immunity.
Description : The ratio of which two types of lymphocytes is an indication of the AIDS virus?
Last Answer : ANSWER: TH AND TS CELLS (Thelper and Tsuppressor is also acceptable)
Description : AIDS virus destroys (1) Lymphocytes (2) Monocytes (3) Neutrophils (4) Basophils
Last Answer : Lymphocytes
Description : Helper T cells release all the following except (A) Interleukins (B) Colony stimulating factors (C) Perforins (D) Tumour necrosis factor
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Human immunodeficiency virus destroys (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) B cells (D) Plasma cells
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : Helper T cells release (A) Interleukins (B) Colony stimulating factors (C) Tumour necrosis factor (D) All of these
Description : CD 3 complex and p 56lck proteins are present in (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : CD 4 is a transmembrane glycoprotein present in (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : CD 8 is a transmembrane glycoprotein present in (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Description : MHC Class II proteins, in conjunction with antigens, are recognised by (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Description : MHC class I proteins, in conjunction with antigens are recognised by (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Description : The most abundant T cells are (A) Cytotoxic T cells (B) Helper T cells (C) Suppressor T cells (D) Memory T cells
Description : What is the function of the helper T cell?
Last Answer : The helper T cells assist the immune process by helping other cells in the immune system to achieve an efficient immune response. In antibody- mediated immunity, the helper T cell helps recognize ... cytotoxic T cells. These cells are critical to both antibody mediated and cell- mediated immunity.
Description : Booster immunizations are used to raise the antibody level by stimulating the _____ cells to induce the secondary antibody response. a. helper T b. B c. memory d. plasma
Last Answer : c. memory
Description : The cytotoxic T cells have a_____ co-receptor while the helper T cells have a _____ co-receptor. a. CD8. CD4 b. CD4, CD8 c. MHCI, MHCII d. MHCII, MHCI
Last Answer : a. CD8. CD4
Description : _____ T cells prevent autoreactive T cells from attacking self. a. Memory b. Helper c. Regulatory d. Effector
Last Answer : c. Regulatory
Description : To activate a bound helper T lymphocyte, the macrophage produces a. Interleukin-1 (IL-1) b. granzymes c. Interferon
Last Answer : a. Interleukin-1 (IL-1)
Description : The _____ cell contains on its surface a CD4 receptor site that enhances binding to the macrophage. a. Helper T b. molecular patterns (PAMPs) c. plasma d. B
Last Answer : a. IgG
Description : Performs and granzymes are found in a. Helper T cells. b. Antigen-presenting cells. c. Cytotoxic T cells. d. B cells.
Last Answer : c. Cytotoxic T cells.
Description : The usual incubation period (infection to first symptom) for AIDS is a) 10 years. HIV is transmitted through sexual, percutaneous, or perinatal contact. b) 3-6 months. The incubation period for HIV ... than 1 year. d) 5 years. The incubation period for HIV infection is greater than 5 years.
Last Answer : a) 10 years. HIV is transmitted through sexual, percutaneous, or perinatal contact.
Description : How did AIDS or HIV come about ? Where did AIDS come from?
Last Answer : It’s a virus, it also has close relatives in monkeys in Africa.
Description : Canada has promised Africa money for HIV / AIDS, but how much have they actually given?
Last Answer : Views are useless. Find some verifiable statistics.
Description : Obama is going to lift the 22-year-old entry ban for people with HIV/AIDS. What do you think about this?
Last Answer : Hilariously, I got into an argument on twitter about this very issue (well, an extension of this issue. chick was upset her meds cost so much when non citizens can get them for free or very cheap, and says ... The word rage doesn't quite do my emotions justice). I'm with you, it's great news.
Description : What's the difference between HIV and AIDS?
Last Answer : I think it’s a before and after thing. You have HIV before, and AIDS after that. Wait maybe HIV causes AIDS. the V in HIV probably stands for Virus, and I think the IDS in AIDS is Immune Defficiency Syndrome. That means that HIV most likely causes AIDS. That’s all a guess lol!
Description : Is there a Cure for HIV/AIDS?
Last Answer : Medication can address the symptoms and extend one’s life, but sadly a cure has yet to be developed. Our own resident doctor shilolo can offer far more insight than I can.
Description : Is there a cure for HIV/AIDS?
Last Answer : answer:No, there is no cure. However, there are new reports that people taking the most advanced cocktails have reduced the virus in the body to virtually untraceable amounts, and overall the prognosis for ... one's life-there's lots of reasons for take every precaution because there is no cure.
Description : OK, wouldn't Dracula get HIV or AIDS?
Last Answer : answer:Holy Cow. You’ve way too much time to think about things. :-) Would it not matter though, since well, he’s kinda dead. That is a great question though. I’m soooo asking that at work tommorrow.
Description : If a person knows they have AIDS/HIV and they knowingly gave it to others, what do you think the punishement should be. Should they be prosecuted or not?
Last Answer : I’ve read about this happening quite a few times.Not sure what the punishment was though. Possibly attempted murder or something along those lines.
Description : To suspect HIV/AIDS in a young individual, which symptom is mostly associated with? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Chronic diarrhoea '
Description : AIDS is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), What is this? -Do You Know?
Last Answer : answer: