RSV, Like Other Viruses in the Paramyxoviridae Family Is Able

question 21

Short Answer

RSV, like other viruses in the Paramyxoviridae family is able to cause infected cells to fuse with their neighbors, forming giant, multinucleate (aggregates/fusions/syncytia).

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A type of visual memory that holds an exact copy of what is seen for a very short period of time.

Recall

The act of retrieving information or memories from one's past experiences, often without the aid of external cues.

Memory Retention

The ability to preserve information over time through the processes of encoding, storing, and retrieving.

Relearning

The process of learning material or skills that were once learned and then forgotten, which often requires less time than the initial learning.