15. What is the main cause of immunodeficiency in AIDS patients? A) Malnutrition B) Human immunodeficiency virus
Question:
15. What is the main cause of immunodeficiency in AIDS patients?
A) Malnutrition
B) Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
C) Deficiency of C1 inhibitor
D) Failure of helper T cells to produce gamma interferon
16. Which component of the immune system is highly suppressed inAIDS patients?
A) Immunity
B) B cells
C) Cell-mediated immunity
D) T cells
17. Which organs are affected in hereditary angioedema?
A) Liver and kidneys
B) Heart and lungs
C) Larynx and several other organs
D) Blood cell precursors
18. What is the effect of liver failure on the immune system?
A) Temporary suppression of delayed hypersensitivity
B) Reduction in the synthesis of complement proteins
C) Reduction in the supply of amino acids
D) Defective adhesion of leukocytes to microbes
Business Law in Canada
ISBN: 978-0133249095
10th Canadian Edition
Authors: Richard A. Yates, Teresa Bereznicki Korol, Trevor Clarke