The Most Significant Increases in Infection Rates for Global HIV/AIDS

question 64

True/False

The most significant increases in infection rates for global HIV/AIDS are in the intravenous drug user category.

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Definitions:

Metanephridia

Excretory organs in many invertebrates, such as annelids, that filter body fluid directly from the coelom.

Flatworms

A group of simple, soft-bodied invertebrate animals that include planarians, tapeworms, and flukes, known for their flat bodies.

Atrial Natriuretic Peptide

A hormone secreted by heart atria cells in response to high blood pressure, functioning to reduce the volume of fluids in the body.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of each adrenal gland; secretes steroid hormones, including mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids.