Q:
The HIV virus weakens the immunity of a person because it destroys
Answer & Explanation
Answer: D) lymphocytes
Explanation: The HIV virus continuously invades and destroys T-cells (lymphocytes). Eventually the body can't replace the T-cells fast enough, and the immune system deteriorates. When the immune system has deteriorated to the point that it is unable to fight off diseases, a person is diagnosed with AIDS.
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