How Many Cases of AIDS Have Been Reported in the United

question 115

Multiple Choice

How many cases of AIDS have been reported in the United States since 1981?

• A) 100,000
• B) >1,000,000
• C) >2,000,000
• D) 40,000,000

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A type of glucocorticoid that provides a natural defense against inflammation and regulates carbohydrate metabolism.

Norepinephrine

One of two major neurotransmitters of the autonomic nervous system.

Sympathetic Nervous System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for rapid action in response to stress or danger, triggering the "fight or flight" response.

Stressful Situations

Circumstances or events that place a psychological or physical demand on an individual, often triggering stress responses.