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Immune Pathology Of Aids Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the primary cause of immune pathology in AIDS?

A

HIV infection

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2
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True or False: AIDS is characterized by a progressive impairment of the immune system.

A

True

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3
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What is the main target of HIV in the immune system?

A

CD4 T cells

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4
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Fill in the blank: HIV primarily infects ____ cells in the immune system.

A

CD4

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5
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What type of virus is HIV?

A

Retrovirus

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6
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What is the role of CD4 T cells in the immune system?

A

Helper T cells

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7
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True or False: HIV can infect other immune cells besides CD4 T cells.

A

True

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8
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What is the hallmark of AIDS progression?

A

CD4 T cell depletion

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9
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Fill in the blank: AIDS is diagnosed when the CD4 T cell count falls below ____ cells/mm^3.

A

200

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10
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What is the significance of a low CD4 T cell count in AIDS?

A

Increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections

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11
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True or False: In AIDS, the immune system becomes hyperactive due to chronic inflammation.

A

True

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12
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What is the term for the state of immune deficiency in AIDS?

A

Immunodeficiency

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13
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What is the most common opportunistic infection seen in AIDS patients?

A

Pneumocystis pneumonia

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14
Q

Fill in the blank: AIDS is considered a(n) ____ disease of the immune system.

A

acquired

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15
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What is the primary mode of HIV transmission?

A

Sexual contact

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16
Q

True or False: There is a cure for AIDS.

A

False

17
Q

What is the term for the late stage of HIV infection characterized by severe immune deficiency?

A

AIDS

18
Q

Fill in the blank: HIV stands for Human ____ Virus.

A

Immunodeficiency

19
Q

What is the term for the period of time between HIV infection and the development of AIDS?

A

Asymptomatic stage

20
Q

True or False: HIV can be transmitted through breast milk.

A

True

21
Q

What type of test is used to diagnose HIV infection?

A

Antibody test

22
Q

Fill in the blank: HIV attacks the ____ system of the body.

A

immune

23
Q

What is the term for the rapid decline in CD4 T cells seen in AIDS?

A

CD4 T cell collapse

24
Q

True or False: HIV can be transmitted through saliva.

A

False

25
Q

HIV belong to which genus

A

Lentivirus

26
Q

AIDS stand for

A

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

27
Q

What are the coreceptors for HIV

A

CCR5 , CXCR4

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