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Name the type of human cell HIV attacks on its entry into the body. Explain the events that occur in the cell which further lead to cause immuno deficinency syndrome.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Target Cell**: The type of human cell that HIV attacks upon entering the body is primarily the **helper T-cells (CD4+ T-lymphocytes)**. Additionally, HIV can also infect macrophages. 2. **Entry of HIV**: Once HIV enters the body, it attaches to the surface of the helper T-cells or macrophages using its envelope proteins, particularly the gp120 protein, which binds to the CD4 receptor on these cells. ...
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