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Which enzyme is responsible for converting pre-genomic RNA to DNA during HBV replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for converting pre-genomic RNA to DNA during HBV replication?
- DNA polymerase
- RNA ligase
- RNA polymerase
- Reverse transcriptase (correct)
Which type of hepatitis virus is known for having the most aggressive course?
Which type of hepatitis virus is known for having the most aggressive course?
- HAV
- HDV
- HBV
- HCV (correct)
What is the main route of transmission for HBV?
What is the main route of transmission for HBV?
- Sexual contact (correct)
- Feco-oral
- Respiratory droplets
- Skin contact
During the Icteric Phase of viral hepatitis, what causes the yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera?
During the Icteric Phase of viral hepatitis, what causes the yellow discoloration of the skin and sclera?
Which hepatitis virus requires the presence of HBV to infect a host?
Which hepatitis virus requires the presence of HBV to infect a host?
Which phase of viral hepatitis infection is characterized by flu-like symptoms and affects the brain and gastrointestinal system?
Which phase of viral hepatitis infection is characterized by flu-like symptoms and affects the brain and gastrointestinal system?
What induces cytotoxicity in hepatocytes during viral hepatitis infection?
What induces cytotoxicity in hepatocytes during viral hepatitis infection?
Which hepatitis virus is shed in stool and is associated with acute and chronic infections?
Which hepatitis virus is shed in stool and is associated with acute and chronic infections?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HCV?
What is the primary mode of transmission for HCV?
In the replication process of HBV with dsDNA, where does the pdsDNA get released into?
In the replication process of HBV with dsDNA, where does the pdsDNA get released into?
Which hepatitis virus has a circular ssRNA genome and can only infect in the presence of HBV?
Which hepatitis virus has a circular ssRNA genome and can only infect in the presence of HBV?
Which enzyme finishes forming pdsDNA in the nucleus during HBV replication?
Which enzyme finishes forming pdsDNA in the nucleus during HBV replication?
What causes the formation of pores in hepatocytes during viral hepatitis infection?
What causes the formation of pores in hepatocytes during viral hepatitis infection?
Which type of hepatitis virus has the shortest average duration for acute infection?
Which type of hepatitis virus has the shortest average duration for acute infection?
During viral hepatitis infection, which enzyme leaks into circulation causing hepatomegaly and pain in the upper right quadrant?
During viral hepatitis infection, which enzyme leaks into circulation causing hepatomegaly and pain in the upper right quadrant?
How is HEV primarily transmitted?
How is HEV primarily transmitted?
What leads to the production of pre-genomic RNA during HBV replication?
What leads to the production of pre-genomic RNA during HBV replication?
What is the distinctive feature of HBV's genome compared to other hepatitis viruses?
What is the distinctive feature of HBV's genome compared to other hepatitis viruses?
Which phase of viral hepatitis infection marks the recovery phase with diminished flu-like symptoms and resolving jaundice?
Which phase of viral hepatitis infection marks the recovery phase with diminished flu-like symptoms and resolving jaundice?
What is the main difference between HBV and HDV in terms of infectivity?
What is the main difference between HBV and HDV in terms of infectivity?
What is the functional unit of the liver?
What is the functional unit of the liver?
What is the role of Kupffer cells in the liver?
What is the role of Kupffer cells in the liver?
Which part of the liver receives oxygen from the hepatic artery in Zone 1 of the hepatic acinus?
Which part of the liver receives oxygen from the hepatic artery in Zone 1 of the hepatic acinus?
What is the main cause of most cases of acute liver diseases?
What is the main cause of most cases of acute liver diseases?
Which part of the liver lobule contains the highest oxygenation?
Which part of the liver lobule contains the highest oxygenation?
What is the primary function of sinusoids in the liver?
What is the primary function of sinusoids in the liver?
Which type of hepatitis infection lasts for less than 6 months?
Which type of hepatitis infection lasts for less than 6 months?
