Haley and her boyfriend are sexually active, but they are not concerned about contracting STIs. Why are adolescents more vulnerable to STIs compared to older individuals?
A. Adolescents are less likely than older people to use protection against STIs during intercourse.
B. Adolescents are more likely to engage in vaginal intercourse, which does not transmit STIs.
C. Because adolescents recently went through puberty, their bodies are more prone to infection.
D. Adolescents typically have fewer sex partners, which reduces the odds of contracting an STI.
Answer: A
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