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Study Guide Answers
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1.
What are three factors that can influence teens to become sexually active before they're really ready?
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peer pressure/ hormones/ misconceptions about sex |
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Hormones control our behavior whether we want them to control it or not. True or false?
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false |
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Engaging in sex automatically creates feelings of love. True or false?
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false |
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Regret is a common emotional consequence of giving in to demands for sex. True or false?
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true |
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5.
Why do some pregnant teens quit school?
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to avoid negative attention |
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Which segment of the population runs the greatest risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections?
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teens |
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STIs and venereal diseases are the same thing. True or false?
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true |
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STIs are contagious disorders. True or false?
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true |
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9.
What is the most common STI among young adults?
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chlamydia |
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Chlamydia is known as the "__________________________ epidemic." Why?
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silent/ There are often no signs or symptoms that it's been transmitted. |
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When males contract chlamydia, what symptoms are they likely to experience?
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pain and burning during urination/ unusual discharge from penis |
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12.
What are some symptoms of chlamydia likely to be experienced by females?
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unusual discharge from vagina/ pelvic pain/ pain when urinating |
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13.
Syphilis can be transmitted from a mother to her unborn child. True or false?
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true |
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Syphilis goes through ________________ stages. What are they?
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four/ primary/ secondary/ latent/ tertiary |
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When syphilis is contracted, painless sores called __________________________ appear where the pathogen entered the body.
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chancres |
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What is the hallmark of the second stage of syphilis?
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a non-itching rash on the chest, on the backs of the arms, and on the legs |
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When a person is infected with syphilis, clear liquid that's filled with
____________________________________________________ can flow from sores.
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infectious bacteria |
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18.
What are some common symptoms of secondary-stage syphilis?
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swollen glands/ sore throat/ fever/ fatigue |
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What happens about two years after a person contracts syphilis?
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all signs of syphilis will disappear |
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Which body systems does syphilis attack?
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heart, blood vessels, nervous system ( brain and spinal cord ), eyes |
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21.
Gonorrhea is also called "_______________________________________."
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the clap |
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How long after infection do symptoms of gonorrhea appear?
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between three days and six weeks |
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Females are more likely than males to exhibit symptoms of gonorrhea. True or false?
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false |
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Gonorrhea can scar reproductive organs, thereby causing ______________________________.
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infertility |
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25.
Herpes is curable if immediate treatment is sought. True or false?
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false |
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Herpes simplex type 1 is ______________________ herpes.
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oral |
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Herpes simplex type 2 is _______________________ herpes.
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genital |
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The first outbreak of genital herpes is usually the most severe. True or false?
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true |
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29.
Symptoms of herpes may not flare up for years at a time. True or false?
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true |
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30.
Herpes can be transmitted by touching and by kissing. True or false?
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true |
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31.
Hepatitis B is a [ bacterial/ viral ] infection.
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viral |
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Which organ is affected by Hepatitis B?
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the liver |
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How is Hepatitis B transmitted?
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through body fluids |
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34.
What are the three types of HBV infections?
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silent infection/ acute hepatitis/ chronic hepatitis |
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35.
What is "jaundice"?
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a condition that causes the skin and eyes to take on a yellowish tint |
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Acute and chronic hepatitis can result in ____________________________ and _________________.
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liver failure/ death |
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No vaccine exists for Hepatitis B. True or false?
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false |
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38.
"HIV" means "__________________________________________________________."
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus |
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What is an "opportunistic illness"?
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an illness caused by bacteria or by a virus that takes advantage of the victim's compromised immune system - these illnesses would not be life-threatening to someone with a healthy immune system |
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"AIDS" means "_______________________________________________________________."
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Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome |
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41.
"Helper T" cells fight _____________________________.
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diseases |
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42.
How is HIV transmitted?
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by sexual contact, by contact with the blood of an infected person, by sharing a needle with an infected person, in breast milk |
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How long may a person be infected with HIV before showing symptoms?
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up to ten years |
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What is the best way to avoid the bad consequences of sexual activity?
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Abstain. |
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45.
Which form of birth control is the most effective?
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Depo-proveraŽ shots |
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46.
Anyone engaging in sexual activity should use a(n) _____________________________. Why?
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condom/ It's the only thing that can protect you from contracting STIs. |
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What do condoms do?
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They trap semen and prevent fluids from entering the sexual partner. |
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48.
Why should condoms made of animal skins be avoided?
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They are too porous to protect against STIs. |
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49.
Always use petroleum jelly with a condom. True or false?
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false |
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50.
A condom can break during intercourse. True or false?
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true |
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51.
If a doctor gives you medication for the treatment of a sexually transmitted infection, what must you be sure to do?
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Take all of the medication so that all of the bacteria are killed. |
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