Which of the following statements is true about risk factors?

A) Their presence decreases the probability of getting the disease.
B) They definitively cause the disease.
C) They may not be causal.
D) All are not modifiable.


C

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which portion of the brain gathers information from the peripheral stretch receptors and relays it to the VRG?

A. PRG B. DRG C. apneustic center D. hypothalamus

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Many offices ___________ Patient Information forms ahead of time so the patient can complete the forms thoroughly prior to the visit

a. mail b. post in the reception office c. post outside the office door d. None of the above

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The pupils of the eyes are checked for ________ because they often display signs of the functioning of the brain and nervous system.

A. equal size B. equal dilation in both eyes in darkness or dim light C. equal reaction to light D. All of these

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