Which of the Following Statements Defines the Association Between a Risk

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements defines the association between a risk factor and the development of a disease?

• A)All people with the risk factor will develop the disease
• B)The absence of a risk factor guarantees freedom from the disease
• C)The more risk factors for a disease,the greater the chance of developing that disease
• D)The presence of a factor such as heredity can be modified to lower the risk of degenerative diseases

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Definitions:

Heritability Estimates

Statistical measures that describe how much genetic factors contribute to individual differences in a particular trait or behavior in a population.

Verbal Ability

The capacity to use language effectively, including aspects like vocabulary, syntax, and semantic knowledge.

Adoptive Parents

Individuals or couples who legally take on the parental responsibilities for a child that is not biologically theirs.

Biological Parents

The parents who are genetically related to a child, as opposed to adoptive parents or caregivers.