Why are cold viruses more easily spread in the winter months?
A) The cold air in the winter makes it easier for the cold viruses to survive
B) The lower humidity of the air dries the mucus membranes of the upper respiratory tract allowing cold viruses to attach to host cells
C) The higher humidity of the air in the winter makes it easier for the cold viruses to survive
D) Poorly dressed individuals go outside and get chilled which makes them more susceptible to viruses
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