One Would Have Been Least Likely to Encounter a Dental

question 61

Multiple Choice

One would have been least likely to encounter a dental student from which of the following ethnic groups during the 2008 to 2009 academic year?

• A)African American
• B)Native American or Alaskan Native
• C)Hispanic or Latino
• D)Asian American or Pacific Islander

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Definitions:

Neural Damage

Harm or injury to the cells within the nervous system, which can affect its function partially or totally.

Medulla

A section of the brainstem responsible for regulating vital body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, and respiration.

Breathing

The process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs to facilitate gas exchange with the internal environment, mainly by bringing in oxygen and flushing out carbon dioxide.

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection.