Exam 3 Review Flashcards
1 in 4 sexually active adolescents will contract this before graduating high school
STD
HIV stands for
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
The third stage of syphyllis
Latent
Type of cell that matures in the thymus gland
T-cells
HIV can only pass…..
Human to human
HIV becomes this when the T-helper cells fall below 200CD4+
Aids
Hepatitis B affects what?
The liver
Are viral STD’s curable?
No
Type of cell that matures in bone marrow
B-cells
Can AIDS be spread through kissing?
No
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Stage where a virus is present but no symptoms
Asymptomatic
This type of physical contact will not spread an STD?
Kissing
These cells stimulate B-Cells to produce antibodies
T-helper cells
The most common/prevalent STD in the USA?
HPV
The only life choice that does not transmit an STD
Abstinence
A gonorrhea symptom
Discharge
Who can be affected HIV/AIDS?
Everyone
This is the most common way to contract HIV
IV drugs
Other name for white blood cells
Lymphocytes
How many sexual experiences can it take to contract an STD?
One
Syphyllis is this type of STD
Bacterial