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What structures line the majority of the respiratory tract and move like oars to push mucus to the throat?
What structures line the majority of the respiratory tract and move like oars to push mucus to the throat?
- Alveolar macrophages
- Cilia (correct)
- Villi
- Goblet cells
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
Where does gas exchange occur in the respiratory system?
- In the alveoli (correct)
- In the bronchioles
- In the trachea
- In the bronchi
Which tract is described as a hollow tube stretching from the mouth to the anus?
Which tract is described as a hollow tube stretching from the mouth to the anus?
- Gastrointestinal Tract (correct)
- Nervous Tract
- Respiratory Tract
- Urinary Tract
What structures increase the surface area of the epithelium in the small intestine?
What structures increase the surface area of the epithelium in the small intestine?
Which cell type is less abundant in the lower respiratory tract compared to the upper respiratory tract?
Which cell type is less abundant in the lower respiratory tract compared to the upper respiratory tract?
What is a characteristic feature of the alveoli of the lungs regarding cell types present?
What is a characteristic feature of the alveoli of the lungs regarding cell types present?
Which type of immune response is carried out by lymphocytes?
Which type of immune response is carried out by lymphocytes?
How do viruses gain entry into the body through the genital tract?
How do viruses gain entry into the body through the genital tract?
What is the main function of plasma B cells in the immune response?
What is the main function of plasma B cells in the immune response?
Which type of infections occur when a mother infects a fetus before its birth?
Which type of infections occur when a mother infects a fetus before its birth?
Which cells are primarily directed at intracellular infectious agents in cell-mediated immunity?
Which cells are primarily directed at intracellular infectious agents in cell-mediated immunity?
What is the main function of lysozymes in the immune response?
What is the main function of lysozymes in the immune response?
How can viruses gain access to the lower, dividing layers of skin for replication?
How can viruses gain access to the lower, dividing layers of skin for replication?
What is the term for the generational transmission of viruses from parents to their offspring?
What is the term for the generational transmission of viruses from parents to their offspring?
Which immune response is characterized by physical barriers such as tight junctions in the skin and mucous membrane surfaces?
Which immune response is characterized by physical barriers such as tight junctions in the skin and mucous membrane surfaces?
At what stage in viral pathogenesis does shedding usually occur?
At what stage in viral pathogenesis does shedding usually occur?
In which layer of tissue do viruses that replicate in the epidermis gain access through small cuts or abrasions?
In which layer of tissue do viruses that replicate in the epidermis gain access through small cuts or abrasions?
How can viruses gain access to the placenta for congenital infections?
How can viruses gain access to the placenta for congenital infections?
Which of the following best defines viral virulence?
Which of the following best defines viral virulence?
What is the role of mucus in the upper respiratory tract in relation to viral infection?
What is the role of mucus in the upper respiratory tract in relation to viral infection?
Which statement about viral pathogenesis is most accurate?
Which statement about viral pathogenesis is most accurate?
What is the first step in viral pathogenesis?
What is the first step in viral pathogenesis?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory tract?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the respiratory tract?
What is the main function of goblet cells in the respiratory tract?
What is the main function of goblet cells in the respiratory tract?
What does the term 'viral shedding' refer to?
What does the term 'viral shedding' refer to?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of direct transmission for viruses?
Which of the following is NOT a mode of direct transmission for viruses?
What is a 'dead-end infection' in the context of viral infections?
What is a 'dead-end infection' in the context of viral infections?
What are 'fomites' in the context of viral transmission?
What are 'fomites' in the context of viral transmission?
What does the term 'arbovirus' refer to?
What does the term 'arbovirus' refer to?
Which of the following is a characteristic of airborne transmission of viruses?
Which of the following is a characteristic of airborne transmission of viruses?
