The Primary Cause of Immunodeficiency in Patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency

question 5

Multiple Choice

The primary cause of immunodeficiency in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome due to human immunodeficiency virus is because of the virus' attack on which of the following cell types?

• A) Granulocytes
• B) Helper T cells
• C) Macrophages
• D) Stem cells

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Definitions:

Cause-and-Effect Relationship

Describes a situation where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), demonstrating a connection between actions and results.

Experimental Method

A research method involving the manipulation of variables to test hypotheses and determine causal relationships in a controlled environment.

Correlational Studies

Non-experimental research methods used to measure and analyze the relationship between two variables without manipulating them.

Causal Relationship

A connection between two events or variables where one directly influences the occurrence of the other.