The Herpes Simplex I Virus Is Able to Avoid Detection

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Herpes simplex I virus is able to avoid detection by the host immune system through this mechanism.

• A)Antigenic variation.
• B)The production of proteases that destroy antibodies.
• C)The establishment of latency in sensory neurons.
• D)The production of cytotoxins that kill macrophages.
• E)The inhibition of B-cells.

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Definitions:

Risk-Taking Behavior

Acts or choices made with the potential for a dangerous or negative outcome, often evaluated in terms of the probability and severity of such outcomes.

Teenage Sexual Activity

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STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections)

Infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

Binge-Eating Disorder

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