When many people suddenly acquire a disease throughout the world, it is called

A) sporadic.
B) epidemic.
C) pandemic.
D) endemic.


Answer: C

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Match each word or term with the correct definition.

A. Rate of energy expenditure at rest B. The amount of oxygen the body can utilize per minute of physical activity C. Bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles D. Amount of oxygen removed from the vascular system E. An alternate method for prescribing intensity of exercise F. Amount of time the body takes to return to rest after exercise G. Amount of blood pumped by the heart in a single beat H. Amount of blood pumped by the heart in 1 minute

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neuralgia : Pain in a(n) __________

Fill in the missing word in the definition for the key term.

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Trauma victims often hesitate to seek treatment because they lack symptoms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A rounded projection that enters into the formation of a joint is a:

A) fossa. B) trochanter. C) sinus. D) condyle.

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