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Dimensions of Human Sexuality, 6/e
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HIV and AIDS
1
Scientists know exactly how and when HIV first entered the human population.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
2
Currently, HIV is spreading more slowly in the United States than previously.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
3
There is no biological reason why race or ethnicity should be risk factors for HIV infection.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
4
Immune responses are carried out by special while blood cells called T cells.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
5
B lymphocytes produce cell-mediated immunity.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
6
The majority of AIDS cases in the United States are caused by HIV-1
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
7
The unusually high mutation rate of HIV complicates the fight against the spread of HIV.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
8
HIV belongs to a group of viruses called retroviruses.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
9
HIV cannot cross the placenta.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
10
HIV can be spread by an HIV infected mother breastfeeding.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
11
Kaposi's sarcoma is a form of cancer associated with AIDS in men.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
12
Many HIV-infected people who have tuberculosis fail to show a positive skin test for TB, because their immune systems are so impaired.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
13
Counseling is appropriate both before and after HIV testing.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
14
Medications for HIV patients include those that fight HIV itself and those that fight opportunistic infections.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
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