Which of the Following Is a Good Example of a Cultural

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a good example of a cultural hazard to public health?

• A)During an earthquake in Japan,people are killed by falling pieces of a building.
• B)Air pollution near an oil refinery releases known carcinogens into the air.
• C)People living in southern Africa face some of the highest risks of developing tuberculosis.
• D)Eating a high-fat diet and engaging in little exercise,a man increasingly becomes obese.

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Definitions:

Physiological Responses

Automatic reactions of the body to the environment, including heartbeat, breathing rate, and muscle tension among others.

Emotion-Arousing

Referring to stimuli or situations that evoke an emotional response.

Parasympathetic Activity

The aspect of the autonomic nervous system that conserves energy by slowing the heart rate, increasing intestinal and gland activity, and relaxing sphincter muscles.

Physiological Response

Bodily reactions, such as changes in heart rate, breathing, and hormone levels, to stimuli or activities.