Which Statement About HIV Is FALSE

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which statement about HIV is FALSE?

• A) HIV infection results in a dramatic decline in the T helper cell population.
• B) The first cells targeted by HIV are dendritic cells.
• C) T cytotoxic cells are the main cells that attack HIV.
• D) Dendritic cells transport HIV from the mucosa to the lymph nodes.
• E) HIV attaches to the CD4 component of T_H cells.

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