An Extreme Example of Violating Ethical Guidelines Occurred in the 1940s

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Multiple Choice

An extreme example of violating ethical guidelines occurred in the 1940s when U.S. researchers deliberately injected thousands of Guatemalans with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as:

• A) chlamydia.
• B) gonorrhea and syphilis.
• C) HIV.
• D) HPV.

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Definitions:

Earth's Crust

The outermost layer of the Earth, comprising a thin layer of rocks and minerals that houses the planet's oceans and continents.

Upper Mantle

The region of the Earth's mantle that lies just beneath the crust and extends to deeper mantle layers, involved in tectonic movements.

Moderate Temperature

A climate condition characterized by neither extreme heat nor extreme cold, often considered ideal for human habitation and agriculture.

Tiger Snakes

Highly venomous snakes found in Australia with distinct banding, known for their potent venom and varied habitats.