Which of the Following Refers to Systems of Knowledge and Practice

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to systems of knowledge and practice that tie together culturally shared ideas about what causes illness and disease, how to treat/cure illnesses, and who the appropriate healers are?

• A) Biomedical systems
• B) Ethnomedical systems
• C) Paramedical systems
• D) Aeromedical systems

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Definitions:

Right Atrium

The right upper chamber of the heart that receives deoxygenated blood from the body via the venae cavae.

Fenestrated Capillaries

Capillaries with small pores in their endothelial lining allowing for increased permeability to fluids and small molecules, found in areas requiring extensive exchange such as in kidneys and endocrine glands.

Kidney

A pair of organs located in the abdominal cavity that filter blood, remove waste products, and regulate fluid balance.

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive system that produces insulin, digestive enzymes, and other hormones.