microorganisms and infection CONT. 8 Flashcards
1
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Viruses are classified as
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DNA or RNA
2
Q
_____ diseases are the most common affliction of humans
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viral diseases
3
Q
viral diseases include
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common cold (rhino virus)
cold sores (herpes simplex)
hepatitis
HIV
4
Q
viruses are what type of parasite
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intracellular parasite
5
Q
the life cycle if viruses are
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completely intracellular
6
Q
what are the stages of the life cycle of viruses
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attachment, penetration, uncoating, replication, assembly, & release.
7
Q
how do viruses spread to other cells
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new virions are released from the cell for transmission to neighboring uninfected cells. Depends on permissive host to replicate
8
Q
severity of viruses depend on
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cytokines
9
Q
what are cytokines responsible for
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inducing fever response is Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha
