[Campbell Biology P.457] Which of the following statements accurately describes how viral in... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes how viral infections affect host organisms or how the host responds?

• A: All viral diseases result in permanent damage, regardless of the affected tissue type.
• B: Temporary symptoms like fever and body aches are primarily caused by direct cell death from the virus.
• C: Vaccines stimulate the immune system by introducing a harmless derivative of a pathogen to mount defenses.
• D: Viruses exclusively damage cells by causing the release of hydrolytic enzymes from lysosomes.