As Part of a Routine Screening During Annual Exams, Dr

question 108

Multiple Choice

As part of a routine screening during annual exams, Dr. Lowry (a pediatrician) tries to identify adolescent girls at risk for developing an eating disorder. Girls who show up as "high risk" during this screening are referred to additional programming offered in his office that will help prevent development of a full-blown eating disorder. Dr. Lowry is engaged in _____ prevention.

• A) universal
• B) primary
• C) secondary
• D) tertiary

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Definitions:

Genetic Variability

The variation in the DNA sequence in each of our genomes, which is essential for a population's adaptability to changing environments.

Gene Pool

The complete set of genetic information within all the individuals of a population or species.

Alleles

Different versions of a gene that can exist at a single locus on a chromosome, contributing to the diversity of phenotypes.

Population

A group of individuals of the same species living and interbreeding within a given area.