Difference between revisions of "AY Honors/Viruses/Answer Key"
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| − | ==1. | + | ==1. Describe or discuss the following with a group. If necessary research possible answers to these topics so that you can make meaningful contributions to the group.== <!--T:26--> |
| − | == | + | ===a. What does the word virus mean? Explain the controversy regarding whether it is alive or not.=== |
| − | == | + | ===b. Name the distinctive characteristics of viruses and why they're not included in any kingdom.=== |
| − | == | + | ===c. Name some morphological shapes of viruses and give an example of each.=== |
| − | == | + | ===d. Explain the importance of vaccines to combat viruses. How do they work?=== |
| − | == | + | ===e. Describe how viruses reproduce and how the genetic modifications called mutations occur and viral resistance.=== |
| − | == | + | ===f. Have viral diseases ever been eradicated? Why is it difficult to treat patients with viral diseases?=== |
| − | == | + | ==2. Through pictures, video, or detailed descriptions, explain the difference in the following exanthematous or rash diseases:== |
| − | === | + | ===a. Rubella=== |
| − | === | + | ===b. Measles=== |
| − | == | + | ===c. Chickenpox=== |
| − | == | + | ==3. Choose three of the following viral diseases and describe their form of infection, symptoms and prevention. Demonstrate your learning creatively through a display, presentation, or prepared speech:== |
| − | === | + | ===a. Cholera=== |
| − | === | + | ===b. Herpes=== |
| − | === | + | ===c. AIDS=== |
| − | === | + | ===d. Mumps=== |
| − | === | + | ===e. Poliomyelitis=== |
| − | === | + | ===f. Meningitis=== |
| − | ===h. Dengue=== | + | ===g. Hepatitis=== |
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| + | ===h. Dengue=== | ||
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| + | ==4. Explain the difference between a cold and the flu. Why does the influenza virus cause periodic epidemics (like the Spanish flu, avian flu, H1N1, etc.)?== | ||
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| + | ==5. What is the difference between a virus and a prion? Name a disease caused by a prion.== | ||
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| + | ==6. Do one of the following:== | ||
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| + | ===a. Give a brief report about a viral pandemic and the impact it had / is having on the world.=== | ||
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| + | ===b. Create a skit, multimedia presentation, or other interactive display that informs a 3rd world audience to the danger of one or more of these viruses and gives them training in how to combat or control the virus.=== | ||
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| + | ===c. Have an Aid/relief worker give a talk or presentation about epidemics and virus control in third-world countries. Raise money as a group to support aid relief in the country/(ies) the worker tells you about.=== | ||
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