The Type of Study That Observes a Large Population to Determine

question 18

Multiple Choice

The type of study that observes a large population to determine factors that may influence nutritional habits and disease trends is called a(n) :

• A)case-controlled study.
• B)clinical trial.
• C)epidemiological study.
• D)animal study.

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Definitions:

Dorsal

Pertaining to the back side of the body or organ, opposite of ventral, which is the front side.

Proximal

Closer to the point of attachment or to a central point; often used to describe locations on the body.

Caudal

Pertaining to the tail or the posterior part of the body, typically used in reference to the anatomical direction away from the head.

Sagittal

Refers to a plane or section that divides the body into right and left portions.