The "Common Cold" Is So Common Because

question 70

Multiple Choice

The "common cold" is so common because

• A) no immunity to the virus develops.
• B) the highly variable parainfluenza virus causes colds.
• C) a large number of coronaviruses cause it.
• D) over 100 strains of rhinovirus cause colds.
• E) 100+ strains of rhinovirus and several other types of virus cause "colds."

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Definitions:

Acoustical Stimuli

Sounds or auditory signals that can trigger a physiological or behavioral response in organisms.

Social Interaction

The dynamic process by which people relate to and influence each other through communication and behavioral exchanges.

Innate Behaviors

Instinctive actions or responses that organisms are born with, which do not require learning or experience.

Learned Behaviors

Behaviors acquired through interaction with the environment and experience.