HIV Usually Progresses Over a Decade or More; the Longest

question 76

Multiple Choice

HIV usually progresses over a decade or more; the longest phase in its development is characterized by​

• A) ​a period of latency in which the person experiences few, if any, symptoms.
• B) ​symptoms of fever, sore throat, skin rash, and headache.
• C) ​a cluster of symptoms, including swollen lymph nodes, fever, fatigue, night sweats, and loss of appetite.
• D) ​a CD4+ T-lymphocyte cell count of less than 200.

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Conditions

Environments lacking in free oxygen, where organisms that do not require oxygen for growth thrive.

Lactate

An ion or ester of lactic acid that forms in muscles under anaerobic conditions and can be used as a source of energy.

Pyruvate

A key intermediate in several metabolic pathways, crucial for energy production through cellular respiration.

Tricarboxylic Acid Cycle

A series of chemical reactions used in aerobic respiration to release stored energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.