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The primary cells affected by HIV infection are:

All white blood cells

CD4 cells only

T suppressors cells

T helper cells

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. While HIV affects a range of immune cells, it specifically targets certain types.

B. CD4 cells include T helper cells, but stating only CD4 cells oversimplifies the response.

C. T suppressor cells, while affected by HIV, are not the primary targets.

D. T helper cells, which express the CD4 surface marker, are the primary targets of HIV, leading to the characteristic immunosuppression seen in the infection.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Corticosteroids typically cause weight gain due to increased appetite and fluid retention rather than weight loss.

B. Corticosteroids can cause increased blood sugar levels, not decreased.

C. Loss of bone mineral density is a well-known adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid use, leading to osteoporosis and increased fracture risk.

D. While corticosteroids can lead to skin changes, thickening is not as commonly associated as thinning or atrophy of the skin.

A. Joint immobilization B. Vasculitis C. Blockage of veins resulting in decrease oxygen delivery D. Release of synovial enzymes

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Joint immobilization may contribute to overall dysfunction but is not the primary cause of localized hypoxia in rheumatoid arthritis.

B. Vasculitis, or inflammation of blood vessels, can lead to localized hypoxia by reducing blood flow to affected areas, contributing to tissue damage in rheumatoid arthritis.

C. While blockage of veins can contribute to localized hypoxia, it is more related to vasculitis in this condition.

D. The release of synovial enzymes may contribute to joint damage but does not directly cause localized hypoxia.

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