When a Classification System Is Polythetic, What Does This Mean

question 17

Multiple Choice

When a classification system is polythetic, what does this mean?

• A) that it is constructed in a manner that is consistent with ethical codes.
• B) that an individual can receive a diagnosis even if their behaviour meets criteria for only a subset of possible symptoms.
• C) that it makes it possible to diagnose comorbid conditions.
• D) that it is questionably ethical.
• E) that it was influenced strongly by political and ethical considerations.

Understand the adaptive features of mucosa in nutrient absorption in the digestive system.

Recognize the layers of the alimentary canal and their histological characteristics.

Describe the process and significance of water absorption and waste consolidation in the digestive tract.

Understand the structural adaptations of the alimentary canal for efficient digestion and nutrient absorption.

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Definitions:

Market Price

The current price at which an asset or service can be bought or sold in the market.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, usually with dividends that are paid out before those to common stockholders.

Basic Earnings Per Share

A calculation that shows a company's profitability per share of stock by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

Weighted Average

Weighted average is a calculation that takes into account the varying degrees of importance of the numbers in a data set, used in accounting for inventory cost.