Question

Which cells are destroyed in AIDS
A) Monocytes
B) Neutrophils
C) Lymphocytes
D) R.B.C.

Answer 1

Hey Mate,

Your answer will be option:
C) Lymphocytes

Hope it helps

Answer 2

Answer: Lymphocytes

Lymphocytes are part of the immune system's white blood cells which express the CD4 receptors. The HIV virus uses these CD4 receptors to gain entry into the lymphocyte cells known as the T helper cells. These cells are also known as CD4 cells.

The HIV virus, once have gained entry into the T- cells, destroys them and takes over the  reproductive mechanisms of the host cell. This destruction of the CD4 cells, part of the lymphocyte cells, leads to a reduction in their numbers.

The CD4 count is a test that is used to measure the number of CD4 cells that one has in their blood per cubic milliliter. The normal CD4 count per cubic milliliter of blood is about 500 - 1,500.

This destruction of these lymphocyte cells by the HIV virus is what leads to the condition known as AIDS (CD4 count of less than 200).