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Where are antigens trapped, leading to the activation of lymphocytes?
Where are antigens trapped, leading to the activation of lymphocytes?
- Blood vessels
- Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)
- Lymph nodes (correct)
- Major tracts (respiratory, digestive and urogenital tracts)
What percentage of lymphoid tissue in the human body is constituted by mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
What percentage of lymphoid tissue in the human body is constituted by mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT)?
- 50 per cent (correct)
- 25 per cent
- 30 per cent
- 75 per cent
What does the term 'syndrome' in AIDS refer to?
What does the term 'syndrome' in AIDS refer to?
- A group of viruses
- A group of bacteria
- A group of diseases
- A group of symptoms (correct)
When was AIDS first reported?
When was AIDS first reported?
What is the virus responsible for causing AIDS?
What is the virus responsible for causing AIDS?
How can HIV-infection be transmitted from an infected mother to her child?
How can HIV-infection be transmitted from an infected mother to her child?
What is necessary for achieving good health?
What is necessary for achieving good health?
What is the characteristic of infectious diseases?
What is the characteristic of infectious diseases?
What is the primary cause of death among non-infectious diseases?
What is the primary cause of death among non-infectious diseases?
What is the term for disease-causing organisms?
What is the term for disease-causing organisms?
How do pathogens enter our body?
How do pathogens enter our body?
What is the result of pathogens multiplying and interfering with normal vital activities in our body?
What is the result of pathogens multiplying and interfering with normal vital activities in our body?
What is the primary result of the progressive decrease in the number of helper T-lymphocytes in the body of an infected person?
What is the primary result of the progressive decrease in the number of helper T-lymphocytes in the body of an infected person?
What is a common diagnostic test for AIDS?
What is a common diagnostic test for AIDS?
Why is it important to educate people about AIDS?
Why is it important to educate people about AIDS?
What is the outcome of treatment of AIDS with anti-retroviral drugs?
What is the outcome of treatment of AIDS with anti-retroviral drugs?
What is the main reason why prevention is the best option for AIDS?
What is the main reason why prevention is the best option for AIDS?
What is the role of organisations like NACO and NGOs in the context of AIDS?
What is the role of organisations like NACO and NGOs in the context of AIDS?
What is the chemical compound from which heroin is obtained?
What is the chemical compound from which heroin is obtained?
What is the primary site of action for cannabinoids in the body?
What is the primary site of action for cannabinoids in the body?
How is cocaine typically consumed?
How is cocaine typically consumed?
What is the effect of heroin on the body?
What is the effect of heroin on the body?
What is the source of cannabinoids?
What is the source of cannabinoids?
What motivates youngsters to experiment with drugs and alcohol?
What motivates youngsters to experiment with drugs and alcohol?
What is the effect of cannabinoids on the body?
What is the effect of cannabinoids on the body?
Why do youngsters initially use drugs or alcohol?
Why do youngsters initially use drugs or alcohol?
What factor has played a significant role in persuading youngsters to try alcohol and drugs?
What factor has played a significant role in persuading youngsters to try alcohol and drugs?
What is a common perception among youth that contributes to drug and alcohol use?
What is a common perception among youth that contributes to drug and alcohol use?
What are associated with drug and alcohol abuse among adolescents?
What are associated with drug and alcohol abuse among adolescents?
What is addiction characterized by?
What is addiction characterized by?
