Which of the Following Best Describes the Response of Public

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the response of public health experts to the SARS outbreak of 2003?

• A) Because of administrative oversights, the disease was allowed to spread for months before officials realized it.
• B) Because of remarkable teamwork and communication, experts were able to contain the disease in time to save countless lives.
• C) Quarantines proved to be ineffective.
• D) Both A and C

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Definitions:

Syndesmosis

A type of fibrous joint in which bones are joined together by a ligament or a membrane, allowing for minimal movement.

Gomphosis

A type of fibrous joint where a peg-like structure fits into a socket, such as a tooth in the jawbone.

Ligaments

Strong bands of fibrous tissue that connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability and limiting movements to prevent injuries.

Stretching Routines

Prescribed sequences of exercises designed to increase flexibility and reduce muscle tension by elongating muscles and tendons.