The Single Most Important Contributor to a Person's Life Chances

question 17

Multiple Choice

The single most important contributor to a person's life chances is

• A) being lifted out of poverty.
• B) his or her gene pool.
• C) the status of the individual's occupation.
• D) his or her level of education.

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Definitions:

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.

Leucopoiesis

The production of white blood cells, a critical process in the body's immune response.

Hemophilia C

Hemophilia C, also known as Factor XI deficiency, is a mild form of hemophilia causing abnormal bleeding due to a lack of Factor XI.

Blood Urea Nitrogen

A measure of the amount of nitrogen in the blood in the form of urea, used to assess kidney function.