A Nurse Researcher Is Analyzing Biomedical Information That Will Assist

question 35

Multiple Choice

A nurse researcher is analyzing biomedical information that will assist in the treatment of a disease. This is known as which of the following?

• A) Biomedical informatics
• B) Bioinformatics
• C) Computational informatics
• D) Medical informatics

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Definitions:

Trigger Zone

The part of a neuron where an action potential is initiated, typically located at the axon hillock.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle contraction in response to stretching within the muscle, a fundamental reflex to maintain posture.

Sensory Neuron

Neuron that is activated when its receptor endings detect a specific stimulus, such as light or pressure.

Motor Neuron

A type of neuron responsible for conveying signals from the central nervous system to muscles, eliciting movement.