Answers and bookmarks are saved in this browser, across visits. They do not sync to your account.
187 questions in this collection · Page 15 of 19
Question 141 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
Gonorrhoea, syphilis, and ________ are some of the common STIs.
The text lists Gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes, chlamydiasis, genital warts, trichomoniasis, and hepatitis-B as common STIs.
Question 142 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
Among the listed STIs, ________ infection is considered the most dangerous.
Among the common sexually transmitted infections, HIV infection is highlighted as the most dangerous.
Question 143 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
Infections like hepatitis–B and HIV can be transmitted by sharing of injection needles or by ________ of blood.
Besides sexual contact, hepatitis-B and HIV can also be transmitted through the sharing of contaminated needles, surgical instruments, and transfusion of infected blood.
Question 144 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
Except for hepatitis-B, genital herpes and HIV infections, other STIs are completely ________ if detected early and treated properly.
While many STIs can be completely cured with timely detection and treatment, viral infections like hepatitis-B, genital herpes, and HIV are not completely curable.
Question 145 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
Early symptoms of most STIs are minor and include itching, fluid discharge, slight pain, and ________ in the genital region.
The early symptoms of many STIs are often mild and may include itching, fluid discharge, slight pain, or swellings in the genital area.
Question 146 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
Infected females may often be ________ and hence, may remain undetected for long, leading to complications.
A major challenge in controlling STIs is that infected females can often be asymptomatic (show no symptoms), which leads to delayed diagnosis and treatment, potentially causing later complications.
Question 147 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
The social ________ attached to STIs deters infected persons from seeking timely detection and proper treatment.
The social stigma associated with sexually transmitted infections is a major barrier that prevents many infected individuals from seeking prompt and proper medical care.
Question 148 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
Late complications of STIs could include ________ inflammatory diseases (PID).
If left untreated, STIs can lead to severe long-term complications, including pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), which can cause infertility and chronic pain.
Question 149 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
Untreated STIs can lead to ________ pregnancies, where the embryo implants outside the uterus.
Ectopic pregnancies, a life-threatening condition, are a potential complication of untreated STIs that cause damage to the fallopian tubes.
Question 150 of 187
📘 CLASS XII
Reproductive Health
Incidences of STIs are reported to be very high among persons in the age group of ________ years.
The age group of 15-24 years is reported to have a very high incidence of sexually transmitted infections.