Which of the Following Illustrates a Reciprocal Effect

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates a reciprocal effect?

• A) X causes Y, and Y causes Z
• B) X causes Y, but Y does not cause X
• C) X causes Y, and Y causes X
• D) Both X and Y cause Z

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Definitions:

Lactic Acid

An organic acid produced in muscles during intense activity, responsible for the sensation of muscle soreness.

Muscle Fatigue

A condition caused by a buildup of lactic acid.

Aerobic Respiration

A process of producing cellular energy involving oxygen and converting glucose and other nutrients into ATP, the energy currency of the cell.

Botulism

A rare but serious illness caused by a toxin that attacks the body's nerves, leading to difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and sometimes death.