According to the Book, Which Public Health Crisis Reminds Us

question 21

Multiple Choice

According to the book, which public health crisis reminds us that we should not overlook "forgotten publics" and that the language we use to describe health matters?

• A) Zika
• B) The opioid epidemic
• C) SARS
• D) Avian flu

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Definitions:

Muscular Paralysis

The loss of muscle function in part of your body, typically resulting from damage to the nervous system.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays an important role in muscle activation and memory functions.

Neurotransmitter

A neurotransmitter is a chemical substance that transmits nerve impulses across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in mood regulation, appetite, sleep, and other functions of the body.