Herpes Viruses and Cancer

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Virology (Epstein Barr Virus) Quiz sobre Herpes Viruses and Cancer, criado por gina_evans0312 em 10-02-2014.
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Resumo de Recurso

Questão 1

Questão
Certain strains for both DNA and RNA viruses are capable of causing cancer
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 2

Questão
Why do some viruses induce cancer in their hosts?
Responda
  • The needs of virally infected cells are similar to cancerous ones
  • They actively damage DNA by inserting themselves into the host genome
  • They prevent transcription of tumor suppressors

Questão 3

Questão
Which of the following ways are used by viruses to alter cells (and potentially trigger cancer)?
Responda
  • Express genes that alter key transduction pathways
  • Chronic activation of inflammatory responses
  • Integration of viral genome interrupts control of various genes

Questão 4

Questão
Viral infection, by itself, cannot trigger cancer
Responda
  • True
  • False

Questão 5

Questão
Which of the following must happen in order for viral infection to create cancerous cells? Answer can be single, or multiple.
Responda
  • Immunocompromised host
  • Further genetic alterations (other than those caused by cancer)
  • Damage to the cell via cytokines

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