Question

Which body part or system does a virus enter before spreading to the rest of the body?

Responses

cell

cell

bloodstream

a bloodstream

b spinal fluid

c spinal fluid

d intestinal tract

Answer 1

A virus typically enters the body through a specific entry point, and depending on the type of virus, it can use different pathways to spread. Among the options you provided, the most common initial entry point for many viruses is the **intestinal tract** (option d), particularly for viruses like norovirus or rotavirus. However, other viruses may enter through the respiratory system, bloodstream (e.g., via an insect bite), or other means.

To summarize, while viruses can enter through various routes, the intestinal tract is one of the main systems where viruses may initially infect before spreading further.