A Moderating Variable Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

A moderating variable is

• A) something that influences the connection between two other variables.
• B) something that causes alcoholics not to have as strong a reaction to alcohol as earlier.
• C) something that causes some alcoholics not to have as much impairment as others.
• D) something that makes a person more or less likely to inherit a disorder such as alcoholism.

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Definitions:

Dentin

Dentin is a hard, dense tissue forming the bulk of a tooth beneath the enamel and above the pulp.

Pylorus

The region of the stomach that connects to the duodenum of the small intestine, acting as a valve to control food passage.

Stomach

An organ in the digestive system that breaks down food using acids and enzymes, preparing it for further digestion in the intestines.

Jejunum

The middle section of the small intestine in humans and most higher vertebrates, responsible for the absorption of nutrients.