Data from 2011 Showed That Individuals Who Eat the Most

question 9

Multiple Choice

Data from 2011 showed that individuals who eat the most dietary fiber have a 22 percent lower _____ than those who eat the least amount of fiber.

• A) all-cause mortality
• B) incidence of skin rashes
• C) resistance to infection
• D) vitamin D level
• Critical Thinking/Short

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Definitions:

Pons

a part of the brain located in the brainstem, which is involved in regulating breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing, taste, and balance.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often referred to as the "master gland," because it regulates several other hormone glands in the endocrine system.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a principal relay station for sensory information, directing it to appropriate areas of the brain for processing.

Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as sensory perception, thought, reasoning, and memory.