All of the Following May Result in an Acquired Immunodeficiency

question 8

Multiple Choice

All of the following may result in an acquired immunodeficiency EXCEPT:

• A)Malnutrition
• B)Treatment with corticosteroids
• C)Disseminated cancer
• D)Inherited defect in B cell maturation
• E)Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

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Definitions:

Productivity Growth

The increase in the efficiency of producing goods and services, typically measured as the output per unit of input over time.

World Output

The total economic production of goods and services by all countries in the world over a given period.

LDCs

Less Developed Countries, nations with low levels of industrialization, low income per capita, and generally poor standards of living.

NICs

Newly Industrialized Countries, which are in transition from developing to developed status due to rapid economic growth.