Sensitivity Is Defined as The

question 11

Multiple Choice

Sensitivity is defined as the:

• A) proportion of cases with a specific disease or condition that give a positive test result.
• B) proportion of cases with absence of the specific disease or condition that gives a negative test result.
• C) proportion of a population that has the disease.
• D) number of patients with a normal test result who do not have the disease.

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Definitions:

Accessory Nerves

Cranial nerves that control specific muscles in the shoulder and neck, facilitating movement and contributing to the autonomic nervous system.

Vagus Nerves

The tenth pair of cranial nerves, extending from the brainstem to the abdomen, which play a crucial role in the parasympathetic nervous system, affecting heart rate, gastrointestinal peristalsis, sweating, and many muscle movements in the mouth.

Glossopharyngeal Nerves

The ninth cranial nerves involved in taste sensation and swallowing, as well as the regulation of salivary gland function.

Alzheimer's Disease

A degenerative brain disorder characterized by memory loss, cognitive decline, and personality changes.