Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Spread of HIV

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the spread of HIV is FALSE?

• A) AIDS has a relatively long incubation period during which time it cannot be spread to others.
• B) Recently, the AIDS epidemic has spread more quickly among heterosexual women, African Americans, Hispanics, and children.
• C) Most people with AIDS eventually die of multiple infections, although newer multi-drug therapies have greatly improved the odds of survival.
• D) HIV infection is the leading cause of death among women and men between the ages of 25 and 44.

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Definitions:

Myelinated Neurons

Neurons covered with myelin sheath, enhancing the speed at which electrical impulses propagate along the nerve fiber.

Neural Transmission

The process by which neurons communicate with each other through synapses, using chemical or electrical signals.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are coated with a protective layer of myelin, which helps to speed the transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Gray Matter

Gray matter and is a component of the brain and spinal cord, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, playing a crucial role in processing information.