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HIV and AIDS Quiz

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What is the main factor in managing HIV infection?

Life-long regimen of medicine to suppress the virus (correct)

Regular exercise routine

Positive thinking

Herbal remedies

What is the relationship between HIV and AIDS?

HIV can lead to AIDS without treatment (correct)

AIDS can be managed with treatment

HIV and AIDS are the same condition

AIDS is caused by a different virus

What is the impact of long-term treatment on an HIV-positive person's life expectancy?

Life expectancy is only improved with a vaccine

Life expectancy is not affected by treatment

Life expectancy is improved with treatment (correct)

Life expectancy is reduced with treatment

What is the risk of transmitting HIV sexually for a person with an undetectable viral load?

Effectively no risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial impact of HIV infection on an individual's health?

May not notice any symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What are the two forms of reproduction mentioned in the text?

Asexual and sexual Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of asexual reproduction?

Genetically similar or identical copy of the organism Signup and view all the answers

What is the two-fold cost of sexual reproduction mentioned in the text?

Only 50% of organisms reproduce and organisms only pass on 50% of their genes Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of creating a genetically similar or identical copy of an organism called?

Cloning Signup and view all the answers

What do sexual reproduction typically require the sexual interaction of?

Two specialized reproductive cells, called gametes Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Managing HIV Infection

Adhering to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is the main factor in managing HIV infection

HIV and AIDS

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) if left untreated or not properly managed

Impact of Long-term Treatment

Long-term treatment can increase an HIV-positive person's life expectancy to near-normal

HIV Transmission

A person with an undetectable viral load has a negligible risk of transmitting HIV sexually

Initial Impact of HIV Infection

HIV infection initially affects an individual's health by weakening their immune system and making them more susceptible to infections

Reproduction

The two forms of reproduction mentioned are asexual and sexual reproduction

Asexual Reproduction

Asexual reproduction results in a genetically identical copy of an organism

Sexual Reproduction

Sexual reproduction typically requires the sexual interaction of two parents, and has a two-fold cost: it reduces the number of offspring and increases the risk of genetic mutations

Cloning

The process of creating a genetically similar or identical copy of an organism is called cloning

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Test your knowledge about HIV and AIDS with this informative quiz. Explore topics such as transmission, prevention, treatment, and the impact of the virus on the immune system. Gain insights into managing HIV and learn about the importance of medication adherence.