HIV-Associated Kaposi's Sarcoma

question 18

Multiple Choice

HIV-associated Kaposi's sarcoma:

• A) Is typically seen in men over the age of 60 years
• B) Occurs most commonly in the buccal mucosa intraorally
• C) Is associated with one of the herpesviruses
• D) Has an excellent prognosis
• E) Presents as a painful nonhealing ulcer

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Definitions:

Suberin

A waxy hydrophobic substance found in the cell walls of plants, acting as a barrier to water and solute movement.

Lignin

A complex organic polymer found in the cell walls of many plants, making them rigid and woody, and contributing to their structural support.

Meristem

A region in plants where cell division occurs, leading to growth and development.

Plasmodesmata

In plants, cytoplasmic connections in the cell wall that connect two adjacent cells.