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Briefly Describe the Different Types of Tests That Are Available

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Briefly describe the different types of tests that are available to screen for HIV infection and determine the status of the infection in HIV-positive people. Who should be tested for HIV infection?


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Nerve Impulses

Nerve impulses are electrical signals that transmit information between neurons, muscles, and other cells in the body.

Meters Per Second

A measurement of speed indicating how many meters are traveled in one second.

Action Potential

A rapid rise and subsequent fall in voltage or membrane potential across a cellular membrane with a characteristic pattern, crucial for nerve signal transmission.

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