The Bar Charts Below Summarize Data Collected on 100 Adults

question 79

Multiple Choice

The bar charts below summarize data collected on 100 adults regarding gender and pet ownership.Which of the following statements is (are) true based on this chart?

• A) Gender and pet ownership are related; a higher percentage of males own pets than females.
• B) Gender and pet ownership are related; a higher percentage of females own pets than males.
• C) Gender and pet ownership are related; males and females own the same percentage of pets.
• D) Gender and pet ownership are not related.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

A two-layer lipid membrane that surrounds the cytoplasm within a cell, governing how substances move in and out.

Depolarization

The process during which a cell's membrane potential becomes less negative, making it more likely to fire an action potential.

Absolute Refractory Period

A period immediately following an action potential during which a neuron is incapable of generating another action potential, no matter the stimulus strength.

Stimulation

The act of applying a stimulus to generate a response in an organ or tissue.