What is the term for an organism that supports the growth of a virus?

Viral Infection Concepts and Terminology

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Vector
Host
Pathogen
Carrier
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the term 'disease' refer to in the context of viral infections?
A virus reproducing in a host
An abnormal state of a host
A virus being eliminated by the immune system
A virus entering a host
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the host range of a virus?
The number of cells a virus can infect
The types of tissues a virus can infect
The spectrum of species susceptible to a virus
The number of diseases a virus can cause
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is tissue tropism?
The ability of a virus to evade the immune system
The preference of a virus for a specific tissue
The ability of a virus to infect multiple species
The replication rate of a virus
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for a virus that has lost its virulence factors?
Attenuated
Pathogenic
Virulent
Latent
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is the most common route of viral infection?
Insect bites
Mucous membranes
Inhalation
Skin abrasions
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in the progression of viral disease in the human body?
Acquisition
Replication in target tissue
Initiation of infection
Incubation period
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