Which of the Following Is Not a Risk Factor for Getting

question 171

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a risk factor for getting asthma?

• A) Low birth weight
• B) Emotional stress
• C) Living in poverty
• D) Genetics

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Definitions:

Rods and Cones

Are photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that detect light and color, with rods being more sensitive to low light and cones responsible for color vision and detail.

Opponent Processes

A theory in psychology and neuroscience that suggests certain emotions or visual perceptions are produced through opposing pairs of colors or feelings.

Lateral Inhibition

The pattern of interaction among neurons in the visual system in which activity in one neuron inhibits adjacent neurons’ responses.

Light Intensities

The measure of the wavelength and power output of light sources, impacting visibility and perception.