Epidemiological Studies

question 102

Multiple Choice

Epidemiological studies:

• A)can establish that a risk factor causes a disorder.
• B)overcome almost all of the limitations of correlational studies.
• C)are generally unaffected by the problem of the third variable.
• D)provide valuable information on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for disorders.

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Definitions:

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs in which eggs (ova) are produced, along with the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Estrogen

A group of hormones responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

Progesterone

A steroid hormone that plays a key role in the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and embryogenesis of humans and other species.

Adrenal Cortex

The outer region of the adrenal glands responsible for producing steroid hormones like cortisol and aldosterone.