the nurse explains that the HIV virus is introuduced to the systemic circulation by the -----------,which are found in the mucous membranes
i need so much help on this question i have been trying to figure this put for the past two days please help?
Since this is not my area of expertise, I searched Google under the key words "HIV virus mucous" to get these possible sources:
http://www.thebody.com/content/art2308.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_is_HIV_transmitted
http://chirucola.blogspot.com/2006/08/hiv-aids-myths-and-facts_30.html
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http://www.sa.psu.edu/UHS/healthinformation/patientlibrary/health/hiv.cfm
There are other sites out there. In the future, you can find the information you desire more quickly, if you use appropriate key words to do your own search.
I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.
By the way, "HIV virus" is redundant. The "V" in HIV stands for "virus."
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
To answer this question, let's break it down step by step.
1. The question states that the HIV virus is introduced to the systemic circulation by something found in the mucous membranes.
2. We need to identify what these things in the mucous membranes are that introduce the HIV virus.
3. Since the question mentions "nurse" and explaining, we can assume that the nurse's explanation is based on scientific knowledge.
4. HIV is primarily transmitted through certain body fluids, including blood, semen, l fluids, and breast milk.
5. However, mucous membranes are also vulnerable to viral transmission, particularly during unprotected sexual intercourse or exposure to infected body fluids.
6. Given this information, it is likely that the nurse is referring to a specific type of cell found in the mucous membranes that allow the entry of the HIV virus into the systemic circulation.
7. These cells are called CD4+ T cells, which are a type of white blood cell that plays a crucial role in the functioning of the immune system.
8. HIV specifically targets and attacks CD4+ T cells, leading to the weakening of the immune system over time.
In summary, the nurse is most likely explaining that the HIV virus is introduced to the systemic circulation by CD4+ T cells, which are found in the mucous membranes. These cells are vulnerable to viral transmission, especially during sexual intercourse or exposure to infected body fluids.