Which of the Following Is a Cause of a Biological

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a cause of a biological false-negative in the screening tests for syphilis?

• A) rotated too long
• B) rheumatoid arthritis
• C) latent syphilis
• D) slow rotator speed

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Definitions:

Partial Pressure

The pressure exerted by a single component of a mixture of gases, proportionate to its percentage in the mixture.

Pulmonary Capillaries

Tiny blood vessels in the lungs where gas exchange between the air and blood occurs.

Vocal Cords

Bands of muscle tissue located in the larynx, which vibrate to produce sound when air is expelled from the lungs, aiding in speech and vocalization.

Larynx

Short airway that contains the vocal cords; the “voice box.”