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cagreen833

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on: Jun 27, 2018
A relationship of understanding between two individuals, especially between the patient and the physician, is called:
 
  A) empathy.
  B) afferent.
  C) apathy.
  D) rapport.

Question 2

The study of the cause of disease is called:
 
  A) diagnosis.
  B) etiology.
  C) prognosis.
  D) oncology.


jennafosdick

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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D
Explanation: A) This is feeling what another feels.
B) Afferent means carrying impulses to a center.
C) Apathy is lack of feeling.
D) Correct.

Answer to Question 2

B
Explanation: A) Diagnosis means a determination of a disease.
B) Correct.
C) A prognosis is a prediction of a course of disease.
D) This is the study of cancer.


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