Greg Frequently Gets Cold Sores (Caused by HSV-1)

question 57

Multiple Choice

Greg frequently gets cold sores (caused by HSV-1) .He recently noticed that his left eye had a painful lesion,and he immediately made an appointment with his doctor.Greg's eye most likely became infected with the herpes virus when he touched his mouth and shortly afterward rubbed his eye,which is transmission via

• A)autoinoculation.
• B)direct contact.
• C)indirect contact.
• D)irritation.

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Definitions:

Limbic System

A group of structures in the brain associated with emotions and feelings; involved with producing sexual arousal.

Vagus Nerve Network

A system of fibers belonging to the tenth cranial nerve that innervates the heart, lungs, and digestive tract, playing a key role in the autonomic nervous system.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produces hormones to regulate important bodily functions such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Sex Flush

A reddening of the skin that can occur during sexual arousal or activity due to increased blood flow.