Dominique Thinks That She Was Exposed to HIV

question 28

Multiple Choice

Dominique thinks that she was exposed to HIV. When will the antibodies be detectable in her blood?

• A) 1-2 years following exposure
• B) 15-20 weeks following exposure
• C) 4-5 years following exposure
• D) 3-8 weeks following exposure

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Definitions:

Fenestrated Capillaries

Capillaries with pores in their endothelial lining, allowing for increased permeability to fluids and small molecules.

Proteases

Enzymes that break down proteins by cleaving peptide bonds, playing essential roles in digestion, immune function, and cell regulation.

Steroid Reproductive Hormones

Hormones derived from cholesterol, crucial for the development and functioning of reproductive organs.

Episodic Hormone Secretion

The pattern of hormone release in pulses or bursts, rather than continuously, to regulate various bodily functions.