Veterinarians Often Use Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs to Treat Lameness in Horses

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Multiple Choice

Veterinarians often use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to treat lameness in horses. A group of veterinary researchers wanted to find out how widespread the practice is in the United States. They obtained a list of all veterinarians treating large animals, including horses. They sent questionnaires to all the veterinarians on the list. Such a survey is called a census. The response rate was 40%. What is the population of interest?

• A)all veterinarians
• B)all veterinarians treating large animals
• C)all veterinarians in the United States treating large animals, including horses
• D)All of the answer options are correct.

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Definitions:

Extensor Muscle

A muscle whose contraction extends or straightens a joint, often opposing a flexor muscle that bends the joint.

Arm

The upper limb of the human body, extending from the shoulder to the hand.

Leg

The leg is the part of the lower limb in humans between the knee and the ankle, comprising bones, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves that support locomotion and weight bearing.

Villonodular Synovitis

Villonodular synovitis is an uncommon joint disorder characterized by swelling and overgrowth of the joint lining, often affecting the knee or hip.