1
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How does HIV affect the body?
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It attacks lymphocytes and destroys them.
2
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What does HIV result in?
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The depletion of T lymphocytes which leads to the development of AIDS.
3
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What happens to individuals with AIDS?
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They have a weakened immune system.
4
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What does AIDS leave sufferers vulnerable to?
A
Opportunistic infections.
Higher Human
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Decks in class (31)
# Cards
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Genes and Proteins23
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Human Genomics5
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Metabolic Pathways19
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Respiration: Glycolysis7
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Respiration: The Citric Acid Cycle8
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Respiration: Electron Transfer Chain10
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Energy Systems in Muscle Cells16
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PCR6
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Gamete Production and Fertilisation7
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Hormonal Control of Reproduction16
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The Biology of Controlling Fertility15
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Contraception8
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Antenatal and Postnatal Screening31
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Blood Vessels26
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The Structure of the Heart24
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Cardiovascular Disease15
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The Nervous System18
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The Brain14
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Memory19
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Nerve Cells and Neural Pathways18
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Endorphins and Recreational Drugs12
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Neural Pathways5
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The Immune System: Non Specific Responses10
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Immune Surveillance10
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T & B Lymphocytes17
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Immunological Memory4
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Immunisation7
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Antigens7
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Clinical Trials13
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HIV4
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Blood Types and Rhesus Antibody Testing8
