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Person suffering from AIDS cannot fight small ş infections.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding AIDS**: - AIDS stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It is caused by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). - The virus attacks the immune system, specifically targeting white blood cells, which are crucial for fighting infections. 2. **Impact on the Immune System**: - When HIV enters the body, it begins to destroy white blood cells (also known as T-cells). ...
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  2. Breastfed babies are less likely to get infections. Why?

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  3. Person suffering from AIDS cannot fight small ş infections.

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  5. Vaccine against polio virus is an example of active immunity.

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  6. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease.

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  7. A transplanted cornea of eye is rarely rejected. Why?

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  8. Excessive use of antibiotics leads to deficiency disorders.

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  9. The first line of defence in the immune system is provided by skin. Di...

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  10. The life of an infant is saved from three diseases. Identify the vacci...

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  11. Give an account on hypersensitivity or allergic reaction.

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  12. No vaccination is possible for AIDS. Give reason.

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  13. Chemotherapy for cancer results in temporary reduction in the lymphocy...

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  14. How does the intake of zinc impact immunity of a person?

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  15. Vitamin C invariably enhances the immunity in the body. What is the ef...

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  16. The disease AIDS results in the drastic decrease in the immunity of th...

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  17. It is highly recommended to breast feed the new born babies as soon as...

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  18. An auto immune diseas is

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  19. Explain the mechanism of functioning of vaccines.

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  20. Antibiotics destroy the bacterial cells in the host body without causi...

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