Which of the Following Is Not a Reason the Elderly

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason the elderly are at greater risk of contracting foodborne illnesses?

• A)They may be deficient in some micronutrients.
• B)They eat a greater variety of foods.
• C)They have less gastric juice.
• D)They have age- related weaker immune systems.

Understand the theoretical basis and assumptions underlying the Friedman test.

Apply critical thinking to evaluate the suitability of statistical tests based on research design and data characteristics.

Understand how to infer differences in population locations using nonparametric tests.

Understand the principle and application of the Wilcoxon signed rank test for matched pairs.

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Definitions:

Thylakoid Compartment

A membrane-bound structure within chloroplasts of plant cells and cyanobacteria, involved in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis.

Organic Material

Matter composed of organic compounds that has come from the remains of organisms such as plants and animals and their waste products in the environment.

Environment

The surrounding conditions, influences, or forces which affect the survival, development, and evolution of organisms or communities.

Photosystem

A complex of proteins and pigments in plants and algae that absorbs light energy and converts it into chemical energy during photosynthesis.