Which Statement About Strokes Is Accurate

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which statement about strokes is accurate ?

• A) Survivors can never recover.
• B) Survivors generally require short-term care.
• C) Strokes are a significant cause of disability.
• D) Most strokes occur in individuals younger than 50 years of age.

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Definitions:

Females

Individuals of a species that are biologically capable of producing offspring.

Dominant-Recessive Genes Principle

A genetic principle where dominant genes overpower recessive genes in determining physical traits or the expression of certain conditions.

Sex-Linked Genes Principle

A concept in genetics where certain genes are carried on sex chromosomes, leading to traits or disorders being passed down through one's sex.

Polygenically Inherited Characteristics

Traits that result from the contribution of multiple genes, leading to a wide diversity in phenotypes, such as height, skin color, and susceptibility to certain diseases.