Researchers Report That the Zika Virus Epidemic of 2015-2016, Which

question 22

Multiple Choice

Researchers report that the Zika virus epidemic of 2015-2016, which spread rapidly from South America to Mexico, Florida, and Puerto Rico, was aided by ______ and by______.

• A) El Niño; higher temperatures
• B) El Niño; shifts in ocean currents
• C) El Niño; La Niña
• D) ozone depletion; global climate change
• E) global climate change; El Niño

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Definitions:

Hormone Production

The creation and release of hormones by various glands in the body, which regulate many bodily functions including metabolism, growth, and mood.

Estrogen

A group of steroid hormones that play a crucial role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Androgens

Male sex hormones, such as testosterone, that are present in both males and females but in higher levels in males.

Narcissism

A psychological condition characterized by self-centeredness, lack of empathy for others, and an excessive need for admiration.