What Is the Name for Compounds That Are Applied to the Vagina

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Multiple Choice

What is the name for compounds that are applied to the vagina or rectum to protect against STIs and work by providing a physical barrier to keep STIs from reaching certain cells?

• A) Condoms
• B) Microbicides
• C) Antiretrovirals
• D) Lactobacillus

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Definitions:

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, leading to a decrease in sensation.

Masking Stimulus

A stimulus that interferes with the perception of another stimulus, often used in psychological experiments to study attention processes.

Accommodation

A concept in cognitive psychology where existing mental schemas are adjusted or expanded to incorporate new information.

Adaptation

The process by which an organism becomes better suited to its habitat through genetic changes and behavioral adjustments.