An Epidemiologist Wanting to Know What Caused Severe Diarrhea and Vomiting

question 9

Multiple Choice

An epidemiologist wanting to know what caused severe diarrhea and vomiting in several people at a local banquet would be using:

• A) Descriptive epidemiology
• B) Analytic epidemiology
• C) Distribution
• D) Determinants

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Definitions:

Longissimus Group

A group of spinal muscles that are part of the erector spinae in the back, helping in the movement and stabilization of the spine.

Spinalis Group

A muscle group and part of the erector spinae in the back, which helps in extending the vertebral column and maintaining good posture.

External Oblique

The external oblique is a muscle located on the outer surface of the sides of the abdomen, involved in the movement and rotation of the trunk.

Wall Muscles

Muscle groups found in the wall of body cavities, such as the abdominal muscles which support and contain the organs of the abdomen.