Apply the 68-95-99.7 Rule to Answer the Question

question 46

Multiple Choice

Apply the 68-95-99.7 rule to answer the question.
-The systolic blood pressure of a group of 18-year-old women is normally distributed with a mean of 120 mmHg and a standard deviation of 12 mmHg. What percentage of 18-year-old women in this group have a systolic blood pressure between 108 mmHg and 132 mmHg?

• A)99.7%
• B)68%
• C)50%
• D)95%

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Definitions:

Osteon's Lacunae

Small spaces within the osteon of bones that house osteocytes, the cells responsible for maintaining bone tissue.

Osteocytes

Bone cells integral to the structure and function of bone, acting as strain sensors.

Hydroxyapatites

Minerals composed of calcium phosphate that form the primary structural component of bone and teeth.

Epiphyseal Plate

A cartilage plate in the long bones where lengthwise growth occurs in children and adolescents.