What Is Epidemiology

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is epidemiology?

• A) The exploration of what forms of treatment are most effective
• B) A form of psychotherapy
• C) The study of the role of genes in mental illness
• D) The study of the distribution of a disorder in a population

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition.

Biological Molecules

Organic molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

Buffers

Substances that minimize changes in pH by absorbing or releasing hydrogen ions, thus maintaining a stable environment in solutions, especially in biological systems.

Hydrogen Bonds

Weak bonds between partially positive hydrogen atoms and partially negative atoms (like oxygen or nitrogen) in different molecules or within the same molecule.