During Secondary Syphilis, the Spirochetes Spread to the Nervous and Cardiovascular

question 51

Multiple Choice

During secondary syphilis, the spirochetes spread to the nervous and cardiovascular system. Consequently

• A) secondary syphilis is a latent form of the disease.
• B) it cannot be cured.
• C) the host remains infectious and has a characteristic rash.
• D) serology is negative.
• E) there is no transplacental transmission.

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Definitions:

Gonads

Sex glands responsible for producing gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) and sex hormones.

Secondary Sex Characteristics

Physical changes during puberty that are not directly related to reproduction but that indicate the differences between the sexes.

Endocrine System

A communication system that uses hormones to influence mental activity and behavior.

Sexual Development

The process by which individuals reach sexual maturity and develop the physical characteristics of their gender and a sense of their sexual identity and orientation.