Select the Correct Statement About Immunodeficiency

question 124

Multiple Choice

Select the correct statement about immunodeficiency.

• A) Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) disease is an acquired condition.
• B) Hodgkin's disease is a hereditary immunodeficiency found in children.
• C) The most common form of immunodeficiency is graft-versus-host (GVH) disease.
• D) The causative agent in acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a virus that recognizes CD4 proteins.

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Definitions:

Turner Syndrome

A chromosomal disorder affecting females, characterized by the partial or complete absence of one X chromosome.

Estrogen Replacement Therapy

A treatment involving estrogen hormone therapy, often prescribed to alleviate menopausal symptoms and reduce risks of certain health conditions in postmenopausal women.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A hereditary metabolic disorder caused by the absence of an enzyme needed to process the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to intellectual disability if untreated.

Supermales

Individuals with a genetic makeup of XYY, sometimes associated with unique physical or behavioral traits, but often without significant differences from typical XY males.