Adoption Studies Based on the Assumption That If an Attribute

question 19

Multiple Choice

Adoption studies based on the assumption that if an attribute is influenced primarily by environmental factors,then adopted children should

• A) be just as likely to resemble their biological parents as their adoptive parents.
• B) resemble their biological and adoptive parents to some degree.
• C) resemble their biological parents more than their adoptive parents.
• D) resemble their adoptive parents more than their biological parents.

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Definitions:

Electrolyte Balance

The maintenance of the correct concentrations of ions in the body fluids, crucial for various bodily functions.

Respiratory Acidosis

A condition arising from the buildup of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream, leading to decreased pH levels and increased acidity.

Arterial Blood Gases

A test measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in arterial blood to assess lung function and the body's acid-base balance.

Deficient Fluid Volume

A medical condition characterized by a lower than normal amount of fluid in the body, often resulting from dehydration, loss of blood, or other factors.