Which of the Following Statements Regarding Tuberculosis Is FALSE

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding tuberculosis is FALSE?

• A) Nearly 1/3 of the world's population shows symptoms of tuberculosis.
• B) Nearly 1/3 of the world's population is infected with tuberculosis.
• C) At least 1/3 of those who are TB- positive are also HIV- positive.
• D) It is responsible for nearly 2 million deaths per year.
• E) Treatment requires at least six months of antibiotic therapy.

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Definitions:

Supply

The total amount of a product or service that is available for purchase at any given price level in a given market.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a particular good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price over a specific time period.

Perfectly Inelastic

A situation in demand where the quantity demanded does not change in response to a change in price; represented graphically as a completely vertical demand curve.

Demand Curve

A graphical representation showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers at various prices.