Question

Sexually transmitted infections are also known as:

• A. bacterial infections
• B. venereal diseases
• C. heredity disorders
• D. deficiency diseases

Answer 1

The correct option is B

venereal diseases

The correct option is B.

Explanation of correct option:

1. Sexually transmitted diseases are also called venereal diseases.
2. They spread through sexual intercourse with an infected person.
3. Examples of sexually transmitted diseases are syphilis, gonorrhea, and genital herpes.

Explanation of incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Bacterial infections are caused by bacteria.
2. Examples of bacterial infections are typhoid and pneumonia.

Option C:

1. Heredity disorders are phenotypic abnormalities.
2. These disorders are passed from the parent to their children.
3. They are caused due to gene mutations, chromosomal aberrations, and changes in chromosome number.
4. Examples of heredity disorders are thalassemia, hemophilia, turner syndrome, and down syndrome.

Option D:

1. Deficiency diseases are caused by a deficiency or inadequacy of essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals in the body.
2. Examples of deficiency diseases are scurvy, pellagra, and night blindness.

Final answer: Sexually transmitted infections are also known as venereal diseases.