Principles of Anatomy and Physiology 14e with Atlas of the Skeleton Set (14th Edition)

by Tortora, Gerard J.

Published by Wiley

ISBN 10: 1-11877-456-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-11877-456-4

Chapter 22 - The Lymphatic System and Immunity - Figure 22.23 - Page 833: 1

Answer

HIV attacks T helper cells which the CDR protein.

Work Step by Step

Essentially, the HIV virus invades the T helper cell, takes over its genetic machinery (DNA), and reprograms it to produce large numbers of HIV viruses.

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