Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Vital

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a vital statistic?

• A) Alcohol consumption rate among Native Americans
• B) Birth rate among pregnant Latina adolescents
• C) Death rate among immigrants
• D) Interracial marriages within the United States

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Definitions:

Genetics

The scientific study of genes, heredity, and the variation of organisms, which explains how traits are passed from parents to offspring.

Homeostasis

The self-regulating process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Internal Environment

The conditions and processes occurring within an organism's body that ensure its stable operation and life activities.

Tolerable Range

The range of environmental conditions within which an organism can survive and reproduce without experiencing stress.