Multiple choice

The deficiency of growth hormone causes a condition known as _____.

  1. gigantism

  2. cretinism

  3. dwarfism

  4. anaemia

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

AIDS virus can spread through body fluids, which include blood, semen (reproductive fluid of males containing sperms and nourishing materials), vaginal mucus, milk, etc. But it cannot be transmitted by skin to skin contact as in a handshake. Options (1), (2) and (3) refer to the methods in which one or the other body fluid is exchanged and hence they lead to AIDS infection.