Which of the Following Is the Best Description of the Role

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of the role of caudillos in nineteenth-century Latin America?

• A) Spanish missionaries who refused to cooperate with Latin American governments
• B) Military strongmen who ran governments in Latin American states
• C) Puppet governments installed by the United States in the Monroe Doctrine system

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Lacteals

Specialized lymphatic capillaries located in the villi of the small intestine, which absorb dietary fats and transport them to the circulatory system.

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules including fats, waxes, and vitamins, essential for energy storage and cell structure.

Digestive Tract

The series of organs in the digestive system through which food passes, nutrients are absorbed, and waste is eliminated; starting from the mouth and ending at the anus.

Fluid Balance

The maintenance of the correct volume and concentration of body fluids via mechanisms that regulate fluid intake and excretion.