Jorge Is a Biology Student and Learns That Botanists Have

question 36

Multiple Choice

Jorge is a biology student and learns that botanists have clear rules for determining what a bean is. The concept of "bean" he is learning in class is referred to as a

• A)heuristic concept.
• B)natural concept.
• C)logical concept.
• D)applied concept.
• E)probabilistic concept.

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Definitions:

Elderly

Individuals over the age of 65.

Kyphosis

A deformity of the spine characterized by a bent-over position; more commonly called humpback.

Bone Density

A measure of the amount of minerals (mainly calcium and phosphorous) contained in a certain volume of bone, reflecting its strength and risk for fracture.

"Humpback"

A colloquial term for Kyphosis, a condition characterized by an excessive outward curve of the spine, leading to a hunched posture.