HIV / AIDS (for BRAIN POP Episode)

The word "AIDS" is an acronym. Its letters stand for

• Acquired infrectius delivery syndrome

• Acquired Influenza deficiency syndrome

• Acquired immune deficiency syndrome

• Acquired infection discrepancy syndrome

A body with HIV has trouble

• fighting infections

• sleeping

• breathing

• staying awake

What is the relationship between HIV and AIDS?

• HIV weakens the body's immune system; AIDS weakens the lymphatic system

• HIV is the virus that causes AIDS symptoms

• AIDS is the virus that causes HIV symptoms

• AIDS is usually diagnosed first and can be followed by a diagnosis of HIV

If your body has fewer T cells than it should, what might happen? Choose the best answer.

• You'll be well protected from getting sick

• P cells will step up and perform the function of the missing T cells

• your red blood cell count will go up

• Pathogens can invade your body more easily

How can HIV be spread from one person to another?

• through holding hands

• through kissing

• through unprotected sex

• trough sharing toothbrushes

How does HIV interact with T cells?

• it bypasses the T cells and begins reproducing in the bloodstream

• it directly attacks the T cells

• it begins producing T cells of its own

• it disguises itself as a T cell

What might happen if a person with HIV caught a cold?

• she would recover quickly

• she might become extremely sick

• her T cell count might decrease

• her red blood cell count might increase

When does a person develop AIDS?

• When her T cell count drops pas a certain point

• when she test positive for the HIV virus

• when she become sick with a cold or flu

• immediately after being exposed to the HIV virus

Compared to 20 years ago, today, people with AIDS:

• are living longer; healthier lives

• have a worse chance of survival

• have fewer effective treatment options available

• have about the same chance of survival

Why is treating AIDS so difficult?

• The HIV virus often mutates

• we don't know what causes AIDS

• AIDS is undetectable

• There are not medicines available to treat AIDS