Screening School-Age Children for Hearing Deficits Is an Example Of

question 12

Multiple Choice

Screening school-age children for hearing deficits is an example of:

• A) Primary prevention
• B) Secondary prevention
• C) Tertiary prevention
• D) Health promotion

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Definitions:

Intercalated Disc

Unique links among heart muscle cells that enable the heart to contract in unison.

Gap Junction

Specialized intercellular connections between a multitude of animal cell-types that directly connect the cytoplasm of two cells, allowing various molecules, ions, and electrical impulses to directly pass through a regulated gate between cells.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of protective tissue consisting of layers of flat cells found in areas such as the skin, mouth, and esophagus.

Simple Columnar Epithelium

A type of epithelium consisting of a single layer of tall, closely packed cells, which line organs such as the stomach and intestines.