The STI with the Highest Number of New Cases Each

question 32

Multiple Choice

The STI with the highest number of new cases each year is:

• A)syphilis.
• B)herpes.
• C)HIV/AIDS.
• D)human papillomavirus (HPV).

Recognize the roles and struggles of caregivers for Alzheimer's patients.

Identify causes and risk factors for neurocognitive disorders.

Acknowledge the impact of lifestyle choices on the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

Understand commonalities and differences between various neurocognitive disorders.

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Definitions:

Excitability

The capability of a cell to respond to a stimulus, characteristic of nerve and muscle cells.

Nervous System

The nervous system is the network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating bodily functions and responding to internal and external stimuli.

Stimulation

The action of applying a stimulus to a bodily part to produce a response, often used in a variety of contexts from physical to mental stimulation.

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which increases blood pressure and decreases blood flow to certain parts of the body.