Poxviruses Express Viral Proteins That Interfere with All of the Following

question 11

Multiple Choice

Poxviruses express viral proteins that interfere with all of the following host-defense systems EXCEPT:

• A) Interferon induced PKR kinase system.
• B) Complement system.
• C) Interleukin-1 cytokine activation.
• D) Production of antibodies by B lymphocytes.
• E) Tumor-necrosis factor activity.

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Definitions:

Neuron

A distinct type of cell responsible for conveying nerve signals; commonly known as a neuron.

Cell Body

The part of the neuron that contains the nucleus, which directs the manufacture of substances that the neuron needs for growth and maintenance.

Fat Cells

Specialized cells in the body that store energy in the form of fat and play a key role in regulating metabolism.

Dendrites

Tree-like extensions at the beginning of a neuron that help increase the surface area for receiving signals from other neural cells.