Programs That Teach Abstinence-Only and Do Not Teach Contraception

question 69

Multiple Choice

Programs that teach abstinence-only and do not teach contraception

• A) have surprisingly improved rates of condom use among teens in the United States.
• B) have reduced HIV infection rates in California.
• C) are the standard federal sexual education policy in Canada.
• D) All of the above are results of abstinence-only programs.
• E) None of the above is a result of abstinence-only programs.

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Definitions:

First Messenger

A signaling molecule that binds to a receptor on the cell surface, initiating a signal transduction process that leads to the formation of an intracellular second messenger.

Ion Channel

An ion channel is a protein structure embedded in cell membranes that allows ions to pass through the membrane selectively.

Ligand

A molecule that binds specifically to another molecule, usually a larger one, in a reversible manner.

Acetylcholine

A common neurotransmitter released by cholinergic neurons, including motor neurons.