The Weight of Football Players Is Normally Distributed with a Mean

question 110

Multiple Choice

The weight of football players is normally distributed with a mean of 200 pounds and a standard deviation of 25 pounds. What percent of players weigh between 175 and 225 pounds?

• A) 50%
• B) 68.27%
• C) 31.73%
• D) 95%

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another, influencing both mental and physical functions.

Neuron

A neuron is a specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, the fundamental unit of the nervous system responsible for receiving and sending electrical signals throughout the body.

Cerebral Spinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, which acts as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.

Glial Cells

Non-neuronal cells in the central and peripheral nervous systems that support and protect neurons, playing crucial roles in brain function.