Which of the Following Is the Underlying Science or Area

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the underlying science or area of study on which public health is based?

• A) Biostatistics
• B) Epidemiology
• C) Medicine
• D) Social sciences

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Definitions:

Neuron

A nerve cell, responsible for the conveyance of nerve impulses, functioning in the nervous system.

Millivolts

A unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt, often used in measuring small voltages.

Absolute Refractory Period

A period immediately following the transmission of an impulse in nerve or muscle in which a neuron or muscle is not responsive to further stimulation.

Neural Impulse

An electrical signal that travels along a neuron's axon, transmitting information throughout the nervous system.