Which of the Following Would Help a Virus Avoid Triggering

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would help a virus avoid triggering an effective adaptive immune response?
I. having frequent mutations in genes for surface proteins
II. building the viral shell from host proteins
III. producing proteins very similar to those of other viruses
IV. infecting and killing helper T cells

• A) only I and III
• B) only I, II, and IV
• C) only II and IV
• D) only I, II, and III
• E) only II, III, and IV

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Definitions:

Aldosterone

A hormone produced by the adrenal glands that helps regulate blood pressure by controlling sodium and potassium levels in the body.

Pituitary Gland

Pea-sized endocrine gland in the forebrain; interacts closely with the adjacent hypothalamus.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone, also known as vasopressin, that regulates water balance in the body by reducing the volume of water excreted by the kidneys.

Luteinizing Hormone

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a critical role in regulating the function of the ovaries and testes.