Biology GCSE
Immune system function and failure
What Immune system function and failure means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Infection with HIV destroys lymphocytes, so the immune system cannot control other pathogens and the person may develop AIDS-related infections.
Topics that use Immune system function and failure
- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
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