Author Question: Explain why Phthirus pubis infestation may be considered a sexually transmitted infection. What ... (Read 78 times)

bobthebuilder

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 567
Explain why Phthirus pubis infestation may be considered a sexually transmitted infection.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Dysplasia of epithelial cells sometimes results from which of the following?
 
  A. Excessive sodium intake
  B. Chronic irritation or inflammation
  C. Increased enzyme synthesis
  D. Apoptosis



tdewitt

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 318
Answer to Question 1

The organism lives in genital and anal hairs, causing intense itching, and organisms may be transmitted during sexual contact.

Answer to Question 2

B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

The word drug comes from the Dutch word droog (meaning "dry"). For centuries, most drugs came from dried plants, hence the name.

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Drug-induced pharmacodynamic effects manifested in older adults include drug-induced renal toxicity, which can be a major factor when these adults are experiencing other kidney problems.

Did you know?

Elderly adults are at greatest risk of stroke and myocardial infarction and have the most to gain from prophylaxis. Patients ages 60 to 80 years with blood pressures above 160/90 mm Hg should benefit from antihypertensive treatment.

Did you know?

Most women experience menopause in their 50s. However, in 1994, an Italian woman gave birth to a baby boy when she was 61 years old.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library