Which of the Following Would Represent the Biomedical Model of Care

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would represent the biomedical model of care?

• A) Elimination of fever by having sweat baths.
• B) Visiting an exorcist.
• C) Wearing a charm or amulet.
• D) Having a chemotherapy treatment.

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Definitions:

Allostatic

Relating to or denoting the adaptive processes that maintain homeostasis through the production of mediators such as adrenaline.

Homeostasis

The regulation of an organism's internal environment to maintain stable, constant conditions for life processes.

Fight-or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, triggering certain bodily functions to either confront or avoid the danger.

Stress Response

The body's reaction to a challenge or demand, characterized by physical, emotional, and mental changes.