Viruses That Cause Infection Resulting in Alternating Periods of Activity

question 67

Multiple Choice

Viruses that cause infection resulting in alternating periods of activity with symptoms and inactivity without symptoms are called

• A)latent
• B)oncogenic.
• C)prions.
• D)viroids.
• E)delta agents.

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Definitions:

Beats/Min

A measurement indicating the number of heartbeats per minute, typically used to assess heart rate.

Fetal Shunts

Natural bypass mechanisms in a fetus’s circulatory system that direct blood away from the lungs and liver, which are not fully functional until after birth.

Physiologic Change

Alterations in the body's normal biological functions due to various causes, such as aging, disease, or environmental factors.

Electrolytes

Minerals in the body that have an electric charge, crucial for various bodily functions including nerve signaling and muscle contraction.