Identify Which One of the Following Is NOT a Core

question 14

Multiple Choice

Identify which one of the following is NOT a core public health function.

• A) Assessment and monitoring of the health of communities and populations at risk
• B) Formulation of public policies designed to solve identified local and national health problems and priorities
• C) Assurance that all populations have access to appropriate and cost-effective care, including health promotion and disease prevention services
• D) Oversight of transplant, death, cancer, trauma, and immunization national registries

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of essential bodily functions such as temperature, thirst, and hunger.

Thalamus

A small structure within the brain that serves as a relay station for information between the cerebral cortex and the spinal cord or peripheral nerves.

Traumatic Brain Injuries

Physical damage to the brain caused by an external force, which can lead to temporary or permanent impairment of cognitive, physical, and psychosocial functions.