HIV/AIDS Is Different from Other Diseases Because

question 22

Multiple Choice

HIV/AIDS is different from other diseases because:

• A) it attacks primarily young adults, an economically active segment of the population.
• B) its therapy need not rely on political and economic initiatives.
• C) the international community was slow to respond to the growing crisis.
• D) it is a chronic disease.

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Definitions:

Open System

A system in which both energy and matter can be exchanged with its surroundings.

Mass

A physical property that reflects the amount of matter contained in an object, often measured in kilograms or grams.

Mercury (II) Oxide

Mercury (II) Oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula HgO, known for its red or orange color, used historically in the production of mercury metal.

Oxygen Gas

A diatomic molecule consisting of two oxygen atoms (O2), essential for most forms of life on Earth to perform cellular respiration.