Some Diseases Can Be Vertically Transmitted

question 4

Multiple Choice

Some diseases can be vertically transmitted.This is understood to mean the disease is transmitted

• A)from parent to offspring via milk, ovum, sperm, or placenta.
• B)from parent to offspring via respiratory route.
• C)by contact between siblings.
• D)between people living or working in the same building.
• E)between higher and lower animals.

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Definitions:

Ventromedial Hypothalamus

A region of the hypothalamus involved in regulating hunger and satiety signals.

Sexual-Response Pattern

A model describing the phases individuals typically experience during sexual interaction, including arousal, plateau, orgasm, and resolution.

Fat Cells

Cells that store energy in the form of fat and contribute to the body's energy metabolism; also known as adipocytes.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excess body fat, increasing the risk of health problems such as diabetes and heart disease.