The Ability of Picornaviruses to Cause Pathogenesis in Specific Tissues

question 7

Multiple Choice

The ability of picornaviruses to cause pathogenesis in specific tissues can be localized to which of the following regions of the viral genomic RNA?

• A) The RNA-dependent RNA polymerase coding region.
• B) The 3' noncoding region.
• C) The non-structural protein coding region.
• D) The capsid protein coding region.
• E) The 5' noncoding sequence.

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Definitions:

Gastric Lipase

An enzyme secreted by the stomach that plays a critical role in the digestion of dietary fats.

Stomach

A hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract that secretes gastric juices aiding in the digestion and breaking down of food.

Coronary Ligament

Peritoneal reflection from the liver to the diaphragm at the margins of the bare area of the liver.

Liver

A vital organ located in the upper right portion of the abdomen involved in numerous functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and digestion.