Which Variable Has a Major Influence on a Community's Health

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which variable has a major influence on a community's health?

• A)Behavior choices made by persons in the community
• B)Number of health care providers and hospitals in the community
• C)Quality of the public safety officers (police officers,firefighters,etc.)
• D)The number and credentials of public health officials in the community

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Definitions:

Phosphate Groups

Functional groups consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, important in energy transfer and molecular signaling.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter involved in the activation of muscle action, memory, and transmission of nerve impulses.

Intercalated Discs

Specialized connections between neighboring cardiac muscle cells that facilitate the rapid transmission of electrical impulses through the heart.

Skeletal Muscle

A type of striated muscle attached to bones, responsible for voluntary movements of the body.