Which of the Following Is True About the HPV Vaccine

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the HPV vaccine?

• A) Medical research suggests that the vaccine leads to an increased risk of cervical cancer.
• B) Many parents oppose the vaccine because there has not been adequate research to show its safety.
• C) The vaccine has been shown to cause significant weight gain in adolescent girls.
• D) Many parents object to the vaccine on the unfounded idea that a sex-related vaccine will encourage sexual activity.

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Definitions:

Americans

Refers to individuals originating from or citizens of the United States of America.

Sensory Organ

A part of the body that responds to specific stimuli by sending signals to the brain, including organs like eyes, ears, and skin.

Gate-Control Theory

A theory proposing that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue to the brain.

Sensory Nerves

Sensory nerves are nerves that transmit information from the sense organs to the brain, allowing for the perception of stimuli.