Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)Epidemics are caused by diseases for which there is no cure.
• B)A pandemic is a series of epidemics which occur around the world.
• C)A disease that is always present in a community is said to be endemic.
• D)Diseases that occur as unrelated cases are said to be sporadic.
• E)Some endemic diseases show seasonal variation.

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Definitions:

-emia

A suffix used in medical terms to denote a condition of the blood.

Quivers

Minor, rapid oscillations or vibrations, often of an object or part of the body, indicating nervousness or a physical reaction.

Purkinje System

A network of fibers in the heart that distributes electrical impulses, contributing to the coordination of heart muscle contractions.

Bundle Branches

The paths of specialized heart muscle cells that transmit electrical impulses from the heart's atrioventricular node to the ventricles, ensuring coordinated heart muscle contractions.