John Snow Famously Traced a London Outbreak of Cholera to a Pump

question 116

Multiple Choice

John Snow famously traced a London outbreak of cholera to a pump on Broad Street. This cholera outbreak was an example of a _________ epidemic.

• A) point-source
• B) propagated
• C) common-source

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Definitions:

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various bodily functions.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, spatial navigation, and emotional regulation.

Thalamus

The brain's main relay station for sensory signals, excluding smell, filtering information to the cerebral cortex for further processing and interpretation.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, especially the medulla oblongata in the brain, involved in regulating vital body functions.