Identify the Two Ectoparasitic STIs; Describe How Common They Are

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Essay

Identify the two ectoparasitic STIs; describe how common they are and what a person diagnosed with these STIs would be advised to do.

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Definitions:

Ciliary Ganglion

A parasympathetic ganglion located in the orbit that plays a role in controlling the ciliary muscles of the eye, affecting lens shape and pupil size.

Otic Ganglion

A small parasympathetic ganglion located just below the ear, associated with the glossopharyngeal nerve, involved in salivation and lacrimation.

Parasympathetic Cranial

Pertaining to the cranial part of the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps control bodily functions when at rest, like saliva production and slowing the heartbeat.

Glossopharyngeal

A cranial nerve (IX) that manages taste and other functions in the throat and tongue.