__________________ refers to "the study of diseases in populations by collecting and analyzing statistical data."

A. Pandemic
B. Epidemic
C. Epidemiology
D. None of the above


C

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A medical assistant must be aware of a patient's physical ________ before teaching a new skill

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Muscles can become hypertonic when:

a. The gamma loop is overactive b. Lower motor neurons become hypersensitive c. The gamma loop is injured d. The muscle spindles are insensitive to stretch

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The spleen is part of which body system?

a. The cardiovascular system b. The endocrine system c. The gastrointestinal system d. The lymphatic system

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Which of the following is a concern regarding the infusion of international medical graduates (IMGs) into the U.S. health care delivery system?

A. There is a perception that these physicians have had a lower-quality education and have inferior clinical skills. B. The flow of IMGs from third-world countries who practice in the United States creates a "brain drain" from these developing nations. C. There is the perception that there is an overall surplus of physicians in many areas. D. All of the above

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