Which one of the following statements is correct regarding sexually transmitted diseases(STDs)?
Correct answer: D. The chances of a 5 years old boy contracting an STD are very little
- A. A person may contact syphilis by sharing milk with one already suffering from the disease
- B. Haemophilia is one of the STDs.
- C. Genital herpes and sickle cell anaemia are both STDs
- D. The chances of a 5 years old boy contracting an STD are very little
Explanation
Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is transferred through sexual intercourse with an infected person. Haemophilia is an X-linked genetic disorder of the blood. It is not transmitted via any sexual practice. Genital herpes is an STD while sickle cell anemia is an autosomal hereditary disorder. The chances of a 5-year-old boy contracting an STD are very small since he is unlikely to have sex at this age.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? [email protected]
About Reproduction
Human reproduction covers the male and female reproductive organs, gamete formation, fertilization, implantation and hormonal regulation. The menstrual cycle includes ovarian and uterine changes controlled by pituitary and ovarian hormones, while sexually transmitted diseases are studied through their causes, transmission, symptoms, prevention and effects on fertility.
Practise Reproduction
1,220 free Reproduction MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Biology questions like this
Biology is on 8 papers prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for every one of them.