Of the Following, Which Is Not a Reason for Maternal

question 27

Multiple Choice

Of the following, which is not a reason for maternal malnourishment?

• A) Medical care
• B) Poor eating habits
• C) Poverty
• D) Socioeconomic status
• E) Anxiety

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Definitions:

Endodermis

The innermost layer of cells in the cortex of a plant root, serving as a selective barrier that regulates the passage of substances from the soil into the vascular cylinder.

Sieve Tube

Sugar-conducting tube of phloem; consists of stacked sieve elements.

Pressure Gradients

A physical quantity that represents the direction and rate at which pressure changes in a particular direction.

Evaporation

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a vapor or gas, a key component of the Earth's water cycle.