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1. True. An HIV-positive mother can have a baby who is HIV-negative
2. False. A mammogram is an x-ray done of the breasts to test for lumps
3. The colours that colour-blind people have difficulty seeing, are red and brown
4. Rubella is another name for German measles
5. Smallpox has been eradicated
6. True. It is better to have a benign tumour than a malignant one
7. MS stands for multiple sclerosis
8. Penicillin was the first antibiotic
9. A paediatrician deals with children
10. False. A psychologist may not prescribe medication
11. The Islands of Langerhangs are in the pancreas
12. Agorophobia is the fear of public or open spaces
13. A shortage of vitamin C can lead to scurvy
14. A normal adult has 32 teeth
15. False. There is no cure for herpes
16. Type 1 diabetics have to inject themselves with insulin
17. Nevirapine is used in the treatment of HIV/Aids
18. A lack of folic acid can cause spina bifida
19. DNA has to do with the genes
20. True. One can be vaccinated against cervical cancer
21. HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus
22. CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
23. Your patella is your kneecap
24. A mammogram is not a pregnancy test. It is a test in which breasts are checked for lumps or tumours.
25. False. An optometrist tests your eyes