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|q1=Naked viruses contain only...?

|a1=RNA/DNA and protein coat

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|l1=~~Viruses - WikiBlood~~

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|l1=Viral Structure

|q2=Name three functions of viral structural proteins

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*Attachment to host cell

*Fusion of envelope to host cell membrane

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|l2=~~Viruses - WikiBlood~~

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|l2=Viral Structure

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|q3=Name the two main innate ~~defences~~ against viral infection

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|q3=Name the two main innate defenses against viral infection

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*Interferon

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*~~Natural~~ killer cells

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*NatVural killer cells

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|l3=Viruses ~~- WikiBlood~~

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|l3=Immunity to Viruses

|q4=Upon viral infection, which antibody isotype is increased at mucosal surfaces?

|a4=IgA

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|l4=Viruses ~~- WikiBlood~~

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|l4=Immunity to Viruses

|q5=What do antibodies stop free virus particles from doing?

|a5=Binding to host cell, entering and uncoating

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|l5=Viruses ~~- WikiBlood~~

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|l5=Immunity to Viruses

|q6=By what mechanism is complement able to damage the virion envelope?

|a6=Virolysis

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|l6=Immunity to Viruses

|q7=When coupled with antibodies, what mechanisms does complement aid in immune defence?

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*Lysis of infected cells

*Opsonisation of free particles or infected cells

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|q8=What are the main cytokines CD4+ T cells release to recruit macrophages?

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*IFN-γ

*TNF

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