Based on Theory, Which of the Following Are Men Most

question 3

Multiple Choice

Based on theory, which of the following are men most likely to do when they become ill?

• A) Ask their female partner what action might be helpful
• B) Ignore symptoms or refuse to see them as symptoms of illness and act tough
• C) See their physician as soon as possible
• D) Talk to other men about what would be the best action

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Definitions:

Umbilical Cord

The cord connecting the placenta and fetus, through which nutrients pass.

Fetus

The developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception to birth, during which major structures and organs develop.

Alpha-Fetoprotein

A protein produced by the liver of a developing fetus, levels of which are tested during pregnancy as a marker for certain conditions.

Neural Tube Defect Screening

A test on a pregnant woman’s blood during the second trimester to measure the level of alpha-fetoprotein; test results reveal possible defects of the spine, spinal cord, skull, and brain.