Grass Anatomy: Roots & Stems. A grass plant is composed of a root, a stem, leaves and a seed head. The root is fibrous, or composed of many small roots that move out in all directions.The stem, or culm, starts out a single section but develops nodes and internodes that segment it along its length.eaves & Seed-heads. Grass leaves emerge from nodes on the stem, with the newest growing on the opposite side from an older leaf below it. A single leaf is composed of a blade, sheath, ligule, auricle and collar.
HIV is the cause of the spectrum of disease known as HIV/AIDS. HIV is a retrovirus that primarily infects components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T cells, macrophages and dendritic cells. It directly and indirectly destroys CD4+ T cells.
HIV is the virus that causes AIDS. It is spread mainly through blood and sexual contact. You can have HIV and feel healthy. Over many years, however, the virus can wear down your body's immune system, making it hard for your body to fight off dangerous infections. Having HIV also can increase your risk of getting certain cancers.