Which Two Populations Account for the Greatest Difference in Reference

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which two populations account for the greatest difference in reference intervals?

• A) Adults and 12-year-olds
• B) Newborns and 12-year-olds
• C) Newborns and adults
• D) Whites and blacks

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