Which of the following is an example of an acquired immunodeficiency?
A) AIDS
B) SCID
C) flu
D) None of the answer choices is an example of an acquired immunodeficiency.
E) All of the answer choices are examples of an acquired immunodeficiency.

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Acquired immunodeficiency refers to a weakened or compromised immune system acquired after birth. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is an example of an acquired immunodeficiency caused by the HIV virus, which attacks and weakens the immune system, leaving the body vulnerable to certain infections and cancers. SCID (Severe Combined Immunodeficiency) is a primary immunodeficiency present from birth, and the flu is an infectious disease caused by a virus, not an acquired immunodeficiency. Therefore, A is the best answer choice.

Which of the Following Is an Example of an Acquired