A Circumstance That Causes a Sudden Acute Episode of a Chronic

question 33

Multiple Choice

A circumstance that causes a sudden acute episode of a chronic disease to occur is termed:

• A) latent stage.
• B) predisposing factor.
• C) incidence.
• D) precipitating factor.

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Definitions:

Transform Boundaries

Places where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally.

Mid-ocean Ridges

Undersea mountain chains formed by the upwelling of magma between diverging tectonic plates, a key site of seafloor spreading.

Continental Margins

The zones of transition between the landmasses of continents and the deep-sea floors, including the continental shelf, slope, and rise.

Island Arcs

Curved chains of volcanic islands that form along the convergent boundaries of tectonic plates, typically over a subducting plate.