Use the Empirical Rule to Solve the Problem

question 138

Multiple Choice

Use the empirical rule to solve the problem.
-The systolic blood pressure 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 have a systolic blood pressure
Between 96 mmHg and 144 mmHg?

• A) 68%
• B) 99.99%
• C) 95%
• D) 99.7%

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Definitions:

External Abdominal Oblique

A large, flat muscle lying on the outer surface of the abdomen, which helps in the rotation and lateral bending of the trunk.

Internal Abdominal Oblique

A muscle located within the abdominal wall playing a crucial role in respiratory movements and stabilizing the abdominal region.

Quadratus Lumborum

The Quadratus Lumborum is a deep abdominal muscle that helps with the movement and stabilization of the spine.

Levator Ani

A broad, thin muscle situated on either side of the pelvis, part of the pelvic floor, that supports pelvic viscera and provides sphincter-like action in the anal canal and vagina.