Reoviruses Have Been Used to Study Viral Pathogenesis in Mice

question 4

Multiple Choice

Reoviruses have been used to study viral pathogenesis in mice.Using virus reassortants, which of the following has been shown to be a major determinant for infection of the nervous system in a mouse?

• A) Activation of the host cell immune system.
• B) Binding of the virus to different host cell receptors.
• C) Activation of the interferon system in host cells.
• D) The rate of viral mRNA synthesis in host cells.
• E) The rate of genome synthesis in host cells.

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Definitions:

Thoracic Aorta

The section of the aorta that runs through the thorax, supplying oxygenated blood to the chest and upper abdominal area.

Aortic Arch

The curved portion of the aorta, the major blood vessel, which emerges from the heart and arcs down to the chest and abdomen.

Posterior Tibial Artery

A major artery of the lower leg that supplies blood to the posterior compartment of the leg and the sole of the foot.

Popliteal Artery

The major artery located in the back of the knee, it supplies blood to the knee joint and muscles in the thigh and calf.