The Latin Phrase "Ceteris Paribus" Means

question 200

Multiple Choice

The Latin phrase "ceteris paribus" means

• A) that one event causes another.
• B) that one event is associated with, but not caused by, another.
• C) that other potential causes are assumed to remain constant.
• D) the way things should be.

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Definitions:

Transferrin

A plasma protein that transports iron throughout the body.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that are primarily responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins, which are the building blocks of life.

Erythropoietin

A hormone produced primarily by the kidneys that regulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow.