Match the Terms with the Corresponding Descriptions

question 33

Multiple Choice

Match the terms with the corresponding descriptions.
-Modifiable risk factor for many diseases

• A)Incidence rate effect of multiple genes
• B)Gene-environment interaction
• C)Prevalence rate at which some diseases occur
• D)Obesity
• E)Polygenic
• F)Empirical risk
• G)Relative risk

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Definitions:

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in the body's fight-or-flight response.

Aldosterone

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland that regulates salt and water balance in the body.

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and cortisol, which help control stress response, blood pressure, and metabolism.

PTH

Parathyroid hormone, a key regulator of calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.