All of the Statements Below Except One Are Correct

question 17

Multiple Choice

All of the statements below except one are correct. Which statement is NOT correct?

• A)The incidence of STDs has increased over the past 30 years.
• B)The barrier methods of contraception (such as condoms)provide complete protection against STDs.
• C)About 16% of the adult population in the United States is infected with genital herpes.
• D)Some bacterial STDs, like gonorrhea, are becoming antibiotic resistant.

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Developmental Organization

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Common Ancestor

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A hormone that plays a key role in water regulation in the body and also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain, influencing social behaviors and bonding.