Which Type of Epidemiological Study Do Researchers Use When They

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which type of epidemiological study do researchers use when they want to estimate the percent of people who first show symptoms of a disease?

• A) Prevalence
• B) Multivariate
• C) Incidence
• D) Descriptive

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Definitions:

Dorsal Root Ganglion

Collection of sensory neuron cell bodies within the dorsal root of a spinal nerve; also called spinal ganglion.

Multipolar Motor Neurons

Neurons that have one axon and multiple dendrites, allowing them to transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles, stimulating movement.

Pseudo-Unipolar Sensory Neurons

Neurons that have a single process extending from the cell body that divides into two branches, functioning in the transmission of sensory signals.

Meninges

Protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.