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NEET BIOLOGYHuman Health and DiseaseMedium

Question

Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to AIDS?

A

HIV can be transmitted through eating food together with an infected person.

B

Drug addicts are the least susceptible to HIV infection.

C

AIDS patients are being fully cured cent per cent with proper care and nutrition.

D

The causative HIV retrovirus enters helper T-lymphocytes thus reducing their numbers.

Step-by-Step Solution

HIV enters into helper T-lymphocytes (THT_H), replicates, and produces progeny viruses. These released viruses attack other helper T-lymphocytes, leading to a progressive decrease in their number in the body of the infected person Option A is incorrect because HIV is not spread by mere physical contact or eating together Option B is incorrect because intravenous drug abusers are a high-risk group Option C is incorrect because AIDS has no cure; anti-retroviral drugs only prolong life but cannot prevent inevitable death

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET BIOLOGY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Human Health and Disease. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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