Path of influenza
Place the following steps in order to describe the path of influenza through the body.
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The influenza virus enters the human body through the mouth or nose.The influenza virus enters the human body through the mouth or nose. open choices for ranking
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The H spikes of the influenza virus identify the target cells of the respiratory system by detecting the presence of specific glycoproteins.The H spikes of the influenza virus identify the target cells of the respiratory system by detecting the presence of specific glycoproteins. open choices for ranking
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The replication of the influenza virus occurs immediately and within just a few hours disrupts the function of the lungs.The replication of the influenza virus occurs immediately and within just a few hours disrupts the function of the lungs. open choices for ranking
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The influenza virus travels down the pharynx into the trachea and lungs.The influenza virus travels down the pharynx into the trachea and lungs. open choices for ranking
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Inflammation in the lungs in turn activates the immune system, which sends a host of cells to the respiratory system.Inflammation in the lungs in turn activates the immune system, which sends a host of cells to the respiratory system. open choices for ranking
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Various flu symptoms such as congestion, cough, body aches, and chills are due to the body’s response to the activation of the immune system.Various flu symptoms such as congestion, cough, body aches, and chills are due to the body’s response to the activation of the immune system. open choices for ranking
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The N spikes of the influenza virus break down the membrane of the host cell, and the virus enters the host cell.