As You Are Walking on a Beach, You Pick Up

question 385

Multiple Choice

As you are walking on a beach, you pick up an odd-looking seashell that has a very rough texture. As you rub your fingers over the shell, sensory messages are communicated via the _____ nervous system to the central nervous system.

• A) somatic
• B) autonomic
• C) sympathetic
• D) parasympathetic

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Definitions:

Adolescence

The transition period from childhood to adulthood, marked by significant physical, psychological, and social changes.

Biologically Programmed

Pertains to behaviors, functions, or processes that are inherently determined by the genetic makeup of an organism.

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of an organism or a system, usually in response to its environment or stimuli.

Infants

Young babies, typically from birth to one year old, who are in the early stages of development.