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:

Cowper's

Refers to Cowper's glands, small glands in the male reproductive system that produce a fluid to lubricate the urethra.

Sexual Arousal

The physiological and psychological state of being prepared for sexual activity, often accompanied by physical changes.

Cochleae

pertains to the coiled, spiral-shaped inner part of the ear responsible for converting vibrations into nerve impulses for hearing.

Crura

The internal extensions of the corpora cavernosa in the penis, which anchor it to the pubic arch, crucial for erectile function.