What Might Explain Health Disparity by Gender

question 12

Multiple Choice

What might explain health disparity by gender?

• A) Men are more likely to engage in risky behavior.
• B) Women are more prone to genetic illnesses.
• C) Women's higher occupational status leads to greater health.
• D) Women tend to be less sensitive to health symptoms.

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Definitions:

Fish Respiration

The process by which fish exchange gases with their environment, primarily through gills, to obtain oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.

Bronchi

The main passageways into the lungs, which branch from the trachea and further divide into smaller bronchioles.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that play a key role in the respiratory process by facilitating the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.

Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep, often leading to disrupted sleep and potential health complications.