Human Health And Disease Question 80

Question: Which of the following statement is correct regarding the number of helper-T cells and the viral concentration in the blood?

Options:

A) As the number of HIV increases, so do the numbers of helper-T cells.

B) As the number of HIV increases, the number of helper-T cells decreases.

C) As the concentration of HIV decreases, the number of helper-T cells increases.

D) There is no relationship between the concentration of HIV and the number of helper-T cells.

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] In general, as the concentration of HIV increases, the number of helper T cells destroyed which increases the number of cell count to fall.