Paulo Has an STI

question 87

Multiple Choice

Paulo has an STI.The most reliable method for Paulo to use in order to prevent transmission is

• A)a condom.
• B)his partner's use of a diaphragm or sponge.
• C)abstinence from sexual intercourse.
• D)avoidance of sexual intercourse when symptoms appear.

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Definitions:

Conduction Speed

The rate at which an electrical impulse travels along a nerve or muscle fiber.

Autoimmune Disease

Illness resulting from the loss of the immune system’s ability to discriminate between foreign pathogens in the body and the body itself; abnormal immune response by the body against substances and tissues normally present in the body.

Genetic Risk Factors

Hereditary elements that increase the likelihood of developing certain diseases or conditions.

Vitamin D

A fat-soluble vitamin critical for bone health, immune functioning, and modulation of cell growth, obtained through sunlight exposure, diet, and supplements.