A Colonist Working in the Public Health Sector in Early

question 12

Multiple Choice

A colonist working in the public health sector in early colonial North America would likely have focused on:

• A) Establishing schools of nursing
• B) Developing vaccines to administer to large numbers of people
• C) Collecting vital statistics and improving sanitation
• D) Developing public housing and almshouses

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Definitions:

Sesamoid Bone

A small, round bone embedded within a tendon or muscle, typically found in locations where a tendon passes over a joint, such as the knee or hand.

Meatus

A meatus refers to a natural body passage or opening, such as the urinary meatus in the urethra or the nasal meatus in the nasal cavity.

Foramen

A natural opening or passage, especially in a bone, through which nerves or blood vessels may pass.

Yellow Bone Marrow

A type of bone marrow primarily composed of fat cells, which serves as a storage reserve of fats and contributes to energy supply.