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Which of the following is the best definition of etiology?

A
the study of health
B
the study of causality
C
the study of science
D
the study of the human body
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Which of the following statements are true regarding causality of disease? Check all that apply.

A
Indirect diseases affect all people equally.
B
The actual causes of disease change over time.
C
Understanding of causes of some diseases change according to medical discoveries.
D
Most diseases are a combination of genetic, environmental, and social factors.
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What is the best definition of direct cause of disease?

A
a cause that directly leads to an abnormal condition without interference
B
a cause that eventually leads to an normal condition without interference
C
a cause that indirectly leads to an abnormal condition with interference
D
a cause that directly leads to a normal condition without interference
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Which of the following statements describe indirect causes of disease? Check all that apply.

A
Indirect causes of disease are not always recognizable.
B
Indirect causes of disease are immediate.
C
Indirect causes of disease are never multifactorial.
D
Indirect causes of disease can include environmental factors.

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