Which Term Best Describes the Identification of the Distribution and Causes

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which term best describes the identification of the distribution and causes of disease, injury, or illness?

• A) Nursing process
• B) Epidemiologic process
• C) Community-based statistics
• D) Mortality and morbidity statistics

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Definitions:

Klinefelter Syndrome

Inherited condition in which the affected individual is a sterile male with an XXY karyotype.

Barr Body

An inactivated X chromosome typically found in the nuclei of female mammalian cells, visible as a dense spot.

Fragile X Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by a mutation on the X chromosome, leading to intellectual disability and physical features.

Nucleotide Triplet

A sequence of three nucleotides in DNA or RNA that codes for a specific amino acid or signifies a start or stop signal for protein synthesis.