An Example of a Psychological Factor That Impacts on the Health

question 11

Multiple Choice

An example of a psychological factor that impacts on the health status of people in rural and remote areas is:

• A) the quality of water supply.
• B) the risk of farm injuries.
• C) the prolonged droughts or floods.
• D) reduced access to health care.

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Definitions:

Eccrine Sweat Gland

A type of sweat gland that is primarily involved in thermoregulation, secreting a watery fluid directly onto the skin surface.

Sebaceous Gland

A small gland in the skin that secretes sebum into hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair, found in greatest abundance on the face and scalp.

Hair Follicle

A dynamic organ found in mammalian skin, responsible for the growth of hair through complex interactions between hormones, neuropeptides, and immune cells.

Sebaceous Gland

A type of gland in the skin that secretes an oily substance called sebum into hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.