​Which of the Following Is True About AIDS

question 33

Multiple Choice

​Which of the following is true about AIDS?

• A) ​Only a small proportion of those who are HIV infected eventually develop AIDS.
• B) ​The AIDS virus cannot be transmitted through blood transfusions.
• C) ​The risk of male-to-female transmission of HIV through sexual intercourse is higher than that of female-to-male.

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Definitions:

Coagulation Process

The sequence of physiological steps by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.

Ion

Atom or group of atoms carrying a charge of electricity by virtue of having gained or lost one or more electrons.

Megakaryoblast

Cell that gives rise to platelets or thrombocytes.

Lymphoblast

Cell that matures into a lymphocyte.