Since womens' urethras are in close proximity to the vaginal opening and are shorter than the urethra of men, ____.
a. women are more susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs)
b. women are less susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs)
c. women are more susceptible to sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
d. women are less susceptible to sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Question 2
Gloria is a medical student who is participating in an African outreach program to educate people on safe sex practices. Gloria is surprised to find out that in some regions of Africa,
there are certain customs that increase a woman's chances of contracting HIV. What practice has Gloria learned about?
a. The women insert an acidic ointment into their vaginas just prior to intercourse.
b. The women insert an alkaline ointment into their vaginas just prior to intercourse.
c. The women dry their vaginas just prior to intercourse.
d. The women engage in female genital mutilation practices just prior to intercourse.
Close-up of the head of the legless fossorial amphisbaenid Rhineura
Three Close Binaries
Opening a Sterile Packet
Medical assistant shaking hands with the interviewer at the close of the interview.
The Mulleta family of Ethiopia, described in the opening vignette.