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Cooldude101

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Which of the following statements best describes the pathogenesis of HIV infection?
 
  a. HIV virus selectively infects T helper cells, incorporates its own DNA into the T helper's DNA, and lyses the cell.
  b. HIV virus infects all lymphocytes, incorporates its own DNA into the T helper's DNA, and changes the T helper's identity.
  c. HIV virus infects all cells involved in cell-mediated immunity, incorporates its own DNA into the DNA of the infected cells, and lyses the cells.
  d. HIV infects T-suppressor cells and initiates apoptosis.

Question 2

Which of the following infectious agents that can be transmitted from mother to a growing fetus can result in physically and mentally impaired development?
 
  a. Bordetella pertussis
  b. Toxoplasma gondii
  c. Coxsackievirus A
  d. Clostridium botulinum



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B



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