Jordan's Weight Is in the 50th Percentile

question 81

Multiple Choice

Jordan's weight is in the 50th percentile. This means that _____.

• A) he weighs 50 percent more than other children his age.
• B) he weighs 50 percent less than other children his age.
• C) the average weight for his age is 50 percent more than his weight.
• D) 50 percent of children his age weigh less than he does.

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Definitions:

Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)

A class of drugs typically used as antidepressants in the treatment of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders, by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.

MAO Inhibitors

Medications that prevent the breakdown of monoamine neurotransmitters, increasing levels in the brain and used in treating depression.

Tricyclics

A class of antidepressant medications used to treat depression and other mood disorders.

Antidepressant Drugs

Medications prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression by adjusting the chemical imbalances in the brain.