Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding AIDS Testing

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding AIDS testing in the United States?

• A)Public health officials must show testing is not for arbitrary or oppressive purposes.
• B)Only potential immigrants with two or more specified risk factors have to be tested.
• C)The testing of all prison inmates has been invalidated by the courts.
• D)All pregnant women must be tested before they give birth.

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Definitions:

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including memory and muscle contraction.

Amygdala

A component of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, emotional memory, and reactions to fear and pleasure.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobe of the brain, involved in complex behaviors such as decision making, problem-solving, and social interaction.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involving several areas near the edge of the cortex concerned with instinct and mood. It controls the basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).