HIV is able to shut down a person's adaptive immunity by attacking which type of cell?
A) cytotoxic T cells
B) effector B cells
C) helper T cells
D) macrophages
E) memory B cells

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HIV attacks and destroys helper T cells, a type of immune cell that is critical for activating and coordinating other immune responses. Without functioning helper T cells, the adaptive immune system cannot mount an effective response to HIV or other pathogens.

HIV Is Able to Shut Down a Person's Adaptive Immunity