Which of the Following Is the Most Important Reason That

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most important reason that developing treatments and vaccines,as well as staging an effective immune response for HIV infections,has been so difficult compared with other viruses?

• A)The virus evades the immune system and drugs by hiding inside cells of the immune system,such as helper T cells.
• B)The virus has few,if any,replication-correcting enzymes,and consequently mutates at a high rate.
• C)The virus has no recognizable antigens and,thus,cannot be identified easily by the host's immune system.
• D)Researchers probably have not yet identified the actual cause of AIDS and,thus,cannot target their drug development accordingly.

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Definitions:

Cranial Nerve

One of twelve nerves that originate in the brain and control motor and sensory functions of the head and neck.

Trigeminal

Relating to the trigeminal nerve, which is the fifth cranial nerve responsible for sensory perception in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing.

Sensory Function

The ability of the body to process and respond to visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, and tactile stimuli.

Diabetes

A chronic health condition where the body cannot properly process glucose, often due to insufficient insulin production or resistance to insulin.