Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Incidence of Death

question 153

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the incidence of death in a population?

• A)crude death rate
• B)total death rate
• C)mortality
• D)death rate

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Definitions:

Menstrual Cycle

The regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system that makes pregnancy possible.

Estrogen

A group of hormone compounds mainly responsible for the development and regulation of female sex characteristics and reproductive functioning.

Testosterone

A primary male sex hormone that plays key roles in the development of male reproductive tissues, secondary sexual characteristics, and the regulation of libido.

Somatostatin

A hormone that inhibits the release of several other hormones, playing a critical role in the regulation of the digestive system and the maintenance of hormonal balance.