The VDRL Test Involves

question 114

Multiple Choice

The VDRL test involves

• A)examining urine for the presence of T. pallidum.
• B)swabbing the cervix or penis to examine any pus for gonorrhea.
• C)drawing blood to determine if an individual has antibodies for T. pallidum.
• D)examining cervical cells for the presence of HPV.

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Definitions:

Developing Organism

Refers to an entity, typically in the early stages of life, that is growing and developing, including humans, animals, or plants.

Conception

Conception is the process of fertilization when a sperm cell unites with an egg cell, leading to the formation of a zygote and the beginning of pregnancy.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood-glucose concentration, involved in various bodily functions including immune response and metabolism.

Placenta

During pregnancy, a specialized organ emerges in the uterus, tasked with delivering nutrients and oxygen to the fetus and disposing of its waste materials.