Immunodefeciency disorders
Immunodefeciency disorders ( 50 Questions)
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is an example of a secondary immunodeficiency disorder, which occurs due to an external factor, such as a viral infection, damaging the immune system.
The correct answer is b. Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). CVID is an example of a primary immunodeficiency disorder, which is typically caused by genetic mutations affecting the immune system's development and function.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the joints and is not classified as an immunodeficiency disorder.
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder involving insulin production and does not directly affect the immune system's function.
Explanation: The correct answer is b. Common variable immunodeficiency (CVID). CVID is an example of a primary immunodeficiency disorder, which is typically caused by genetic mutations affecting the immune system's development and function.
Incorrect choices:
a. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is an example of a secondary immunodeficiency disorder, which occurs due to an external factor, such as a viral infection, damaging the immune system.
c. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that affects the joints and is not classified as an immunodeficiency disorder.
d. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder involving insulin production and does not directly affect the immune system's function.