Which of the Following Disorders Is Experienced at a Higher

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following disorders is experienced at a higher rate by homeless adults when compared with the general population? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Hepatitis
• B) Diabetes
• C) Asthma
• D) HIV/AIDS
• E) Hypertension
• F) Alcoholism

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Definitions:

Oral Cavity

The mouth’s interior space, including the lips, gums, front portion of the tongue, and teeth, which plays a role in speech, digestion, and respiration.

Splenic Flexure

The part of the large intestine that connects the transverse colon to the descending colon, located near the spleen.

Sigmoid Colon

The part of the large intestine that is closest to the rectum and anus.

Transverse Colon

The middle part of the large intestine, passing across the abdomen from right to left below the stomach.