Viral Diseases Practice Questions

Question 1

Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Define the term 'virus'.

Question 2

Q2. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)

Name the method of transmission for HIV.

Question 3

Q3. Application of Knowledge (2 marks)

Explain how a viral infection can lead to cell death.

Question 4

Q4. Application of Knowledge (2 marks)

A patient has symptoms of a viral infection, including fever, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes. Suggest a possible diagnosis and explain your reasoning.

Question 5

Q5. Data Analysis (3 marks)

The following graph shows the effect of different temperatures on virus activity:

[Graph description: Virus activity is highest at 37°C and decreases at higher and lower temperatures]

Explain why virus activity is highest at 37°C.

Question 6

Q6. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)

Describe how vaccines can help prevent viral infections.

Question 7

Q7. Data Analysis (3 marks)

The following data relates to the number of people infected with influenza in a population:

Week	Number of Infected People

1

10

2

20

3

40

Calculate the percentage increase in the number of infected people from week 1 to week 4.

Question 8

Q8. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

Name two symptoms of the common cold.

Question 9

Q9. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)

Explain how the structure of a virus allows it to infect cells.

Question 10

Q10. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

Name a treatment for a viral infection.

4

80

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