Characterizing the Distribution of Health-Related States or Events According to Person

question 85

Multiple Choice

Characterizing the distribution of health-related states or events according to person, place, and time is part of:

• A) descriptive epidemiology.
• B) analytic epidemiology.
• C) cohort study designs.
• D) case control study designs.
• E) experimental study designs.

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Definitions:

Apocrine

A type of gland that releases its secretions by pinching off a portion of the cell, found mainly in the underarm and groin area, contributing to body odor when the secretion is broken down by bacteria.

Exocytosis

A cellular process in which substances are moved out of the cell through the fusion of vesicles with the plasma membrane.

Endocrine Gland

Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.

Exocrine Gland

A gland that releases its secretions through ducts directly into external environments or internal surfaces, rather than into the bloodstream.