Lisa Had a Risky Sexual Encounter (Sexual Intercourse Without a Condom)while

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Essay

Lisa had a risky sexual encounter (sexual intercourse without a condom)while intoxicated.Even though she has no symptoms,she is worried that she may have contracted an STD.What can Lisa do to reduce her risk of serious complications from STDs? What types of tests and treatments might be helpful for her?

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Definitions:

Systemic Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body's systemic circulation, where the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and the tissues occurs.

Superficial Palmar Arch

An arterial network in the palm of the hand that supplies blood to the fingers.

Subclavian Artery

A major artery located beneath the clavicle that supplies blood to the upper limbs, neck, and brain.

Brachial Artery

The major blood vessel of the upper arm, responsible for supplying oxygenated blood to the arm and hand.