A Disproportionate Number of Viral Infections Occur in the Respiratory

question 5

Multiple Choice

A disproportionate number of viral infections occur in the respiratory and digestive systems; how might this be explained?

• A) New viral particles can be easily released in feces or exhaled air.
• B) The lung, stomach, and intestinal tract can be easily reached when the virus contacts a new host.
• C) The immune response may be less vigorous or effective in these locations.
• D) Viruses can reproduce in these systems without infecting host cells.

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