Which of These Statements Best Describes Prevalence

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes prevalence?

• A) the proportion of people in a population affected with a particular disease at a specified time
• B) the number of new cases of a disease occurring at a specified period of time
• C) the likelihood of a condition being present or that it will occur
• D) a situation that has gotten out of control

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Definitions:

Gastric Tract Motility

The movements of the digestive system and the transit of the contents within it.

Thyroid

A gland in the lower front part of the neck producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate, heart and digestive function, and more.

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands located behind the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Hypersecretion

The excessive production and release of hormones or other substances from a gland or organ.