This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Health education & planning, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
True about the symposium is 
Select and explain. 
A. Series of speeches on a selected subject, B. No order of speaking, C. Discussion among panel members, D. Large component of commercialized continuing education
A: Series of speeches on a selected subject
Answer: A: Series of speeches on a selected subject 
Explanation: A symposium is a series of speeches on a selected subject. Each person or expe presents an aspect of the subject briefly. In the end, the audience may raise questions. The chairman makes a comprehensive summary at the end of the entire session.Park 23e pg: 865