Deck 8: The Empire of Viruses

Question 1

Viruses are classified as which of the following?​

A)Eukaryotes​
B)​Prokaryotes
C)Obligate anaerobes​
D)​Obligate parasites

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The "stomach flu" is caused by the ______________, the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis and foodborne disease outbreaks.​

Answer 2

norovirus​

Question 3

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
​Sarcoma

Answer 3

i

Question 4

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
Prion

Question 5

Which form of viruses, virions, or prions has a 20-sided geometric shape?​

A)​Complex
B)​Helical
C)​Icosahedral
D)​Sheet

Question 6

The _________ cycle is when the bacteriophage genetic material mixes with the host cell DNA, reproduces, and causes the host cell to rupture, releasing the new viral particles.​

Question 7

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
​Angiogenesis

Question 8

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
​Cirrhosis

Question 9

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
​Parenteral

Question 10

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
​Viroid

Question 11

The condition called ______________ is caused by the reactivation of the dormant herpes zoster virus, typically in older adults and for which a vaccine is available.​

Question 12

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
​Ganglia

Question 13

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
​Monospot

Question 14

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
​Serum titer

Question 15

Which type of human herpes virus is responsible for common cold sores of the lips or mouth?​

A)​Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
B)​Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)
C)​Varicella zoster virus (VZV)
D)​Herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1)

Question 16

Which group of viruses includes the illness termed Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)?​

A)​Astrovirus
B)​Coronavirus
C)​Metapneumovirus
D)​Rhinovirus

Question 17

Viral meningitis is most commonly caused by non-polio _____________________.​

Question 18

Which of the following is a gastrointestinal virus?​

A)​Rotavirus
B)​Echovirus
C)​Poliovirus
D)​Coxsackie virus

Question 19

​Match the following terms or phrases with the correct description or definition.a.​Naked molecules of RNA without capsids that are similar to viruses but smaller.b.​Measurement of specific antibodies present in the circulation which can be used to demonstrate active immunity status.c.​Acellular, non-living, abnormal folding of normal neural proteins responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalopathy.d.​The creation or initiation of new blood vessels often seen in healing or tumor growth.e.​Fibrosis and dysfunction of the liver due to chronic infection or alcoholism.f.​Administration of something or occurrence in areas of the body other than the mouth or alimentary tract.g.​Diagnostic test also called the Paul-Bunnell test that tests for presence of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus which causes mononucleosis.h.​A contagious respiratory condition triggered by an acute respiratory infection in infants.i.​A relatively rare form of cancer that arises from connective tissue.j.A group of nerve cell bodies, especially in the peripheral nervous system.
​Croup

Question 20

The transmissible spongiform encephalopathy disease called ____________ was due to a tribal practice of cannibalism of deceased family members as a sign of respect.​

Question 21

Corona viruses are frequently the cause of conjunctivitis also known as pink eye.​

Question 22

Respiratory syncytial virus is an opportunistic disease seen in patients with HIV/AIDS.​

Question 23

The polio virus was declared eradicated from the planet in 2014.​

Question 24

​The coxsackievirus was discovered in 1890 when tobacco crops were infected and killed.

Question 25

H1N1 is the designation given to the influenza A virus which caused the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918.​