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:

Lavage

A medical procedure involving the washing out of an organ or cavity, such as the stomach, with water or a medicated solution.

Postprandial

Pertaining to the period after a meal, often relating to bodily functions or activities.

Prand/i

A prefix used in medical terminology to denote relation to a meal, particularly before a meal.

Glandular Organ

An organ that secretes hormones or other products directly into the blood or surrounding tissues.