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The HIV Virus

The HIV virus...

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The HIV virus compromises the immune system mainly by infecting:

A

Cytotoxic 1-cells

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B

Helper T-cells

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Suppressor T-cells

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D

Plasma cells

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Solution

The correct option is B Helper T-cells
HIV attacks and kills immune systems cells known as Helper T cells. Without Helper T cells many other immune system cells cannot work properly, including B cells that make antibodies
So, the correct option is 'Helper T cells'.

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