What Is a Basic Difference Between Common Cold Viruses and Influenza

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Multiple Choice

What is a basic difference between common cold viruses and influenza viruses?

• A) cold viruses only attach to epithelial tissues in the nasal cavity
• B) cold viruses may attach to tissues throughout the respiratory tract
• C) cold viruses may cause serious diseases of the lower respiratory tract
• D) influenza viruses cause a localized infection in the upper respiratory tract

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Definitions:

Polychronic Cultures

Cultures in which time is used to accomplish many different things at once.

Tight Cultures

Cultures that have strict norms and expectations for behavior, leading to less tolerance for deviation from these norms.

Social Norms

Rules that a society or group uses to determine appropriate and inappropriate values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

High-context Cultures

Cultures in which communication relies heavily on contextual and non-verbal cues, with less emphasis on explicit, direct language.