The Lower Frequency of Health Care Usage by the Lower

question 49

Multiple Choice

The lower frequency of health care usage by the lower classes is accounted for partially by

• A) a lower incidence of disease.
• B) mistrust of the health care system.
• C) availability of a regular health care source.
• D) the high quality of physicians attracted to low-income regions.

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Definitions:

Tetanus

A bacterial infection characterized by muscle spasms, commonly caused by Clostridium tetani bacteria.

Sweating

The process of excreting fluid from the body's sweat glands, which is a crucial mechanism for temperature regulation and removal of toxins.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the coordinated contraction of the heart.

Cardiac Muscle

Specialized, striated muscle tissue found only in the heart, responsible for contracting and pumping blood throughout the body.