Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Role

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the role of heredity in physical growth?

• A) When diet and health are adequate, heredity has little effect on height and rate of growth.
• B) Even if negative environmental influences are not severe, children show little catch-up growth once conditions improve.
• C) Twin studies reveal that genetic makeup has little effect on body weight.
• D) Genes influence growth by controlling the body's production of and sensitivity to hormones.

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Definitions:

Caffeine

A stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, and certain medications, known for its ability to temporarily increase alertness and wakefulness.

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood on the walls of the blood vessels, measured as systolic over diastolic pressure.

Oxygen Saturation

A measure of the amount of oxygen-carrying hemoglobin in the blood relative to the amount of hemoglobin not carrying oxygen, important for assessing respiratory and circulatory system function.

Oximeter Pulse Rate

A measurement taken by an oximeter device indicating the heart rate, or the number of heartbeats per minute, as it monitors the oxygen saturation of a patient's blood.