Provide an Appropriate Response

question 24

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-Which of the random variables described below is/are discrete random variables? The random variable X represents the number of heads when a coin is flipped 20 times.The random variable Y represents the number of calls received by a car tow service in a year. The random variable Z represents the weight of a randomly selected student.

• A)X, Y, and Z
• B)X and Y
• C)X only
• D)Y only

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Definitions:

Estrogens

A group of steroid hormones that play a major role in the regulation of the female reproductive system and the development of female secondary sex characteristics.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone

A hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that promotes the formation of ova or sperm.

Granulosa Cells

Specialized cells found within the ovary that are involved in the development of the oocyte and the production of estrogen.

Theca Folliculi Cells

Cells surrounding the ovarian follicle that work together with granulosa cells to produce estrogen and other substances necessary for egg development.