Incidence Rates of HIV Are Increasing at a Faster Rate

question 111

Multiple Choice

Incidence rates of HIV are increasing at a faster rate for _____ than any other group.

• A)Men
• B)Women
• C)The elderly
• D)Children under age 10

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Definitions:

Delta Cells

Cells found in the pancreas that produce somatostatin, a hormone that inhibits the release of numerous other hormones.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of several other hormones, such as growth hormone and insulin, playing a crucial role in regulating the endocrine system and cell proliferation.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that increases blood glucose levels by promoting the breakdown of glycogen to glucose in the liver.

Exophthalmia

A condition where the eyeballs protrude abnormally, often due to thyroid disease, causing a distinctive bulging of the eyes.