Which of the Following Describes an Intervening Relationship Between X

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes an intervening relationship between X, Y, and Z?

• A) X causes Z, which causes Y.
• B) X causes Z, but neither has a relationship with Y.
• C) Z causes both X and Y.
• D) Z causes neither X nor Y.

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Definitions:

Athletes

Individuals who are highly skilled in physical activities or sports, often participating in competitions.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, including activities undertaken while working, playing, or exercising.

Vitamins

Organic compounds that are essential for normal growth and nutrition and are required in small quantities in the diet because they cannot be synthesized by the body.

Minerals

Inorganic substances required by the body in small amounts for various functions, including bone formation and enzyme activation.