Propensity to Allergies Seems _____

question 42

Multiple Choice

Propensity to allergies seems _____.

• A)only to run in the family for contact allergens (type IV hypersensitivity)
• B)to be determined by prior sensitization to insect venom
• C)to be linked to cold air injuring cell membranes of mast cells
• D)at least in part have a genetic basis

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Definitions:

Probability Distribution

A function in mathematics that determines the probability of each possible outcome in an experimental scenario.

Random Variable

A variable whose possible values are outcomes of a random phenomenon.

V(X + Y)

The variance of the sum of two random variables, considering both their individual variances and covariance.

V(X)

The variance of a random variable X, representing the expectation of the squared deviation of X from its mean.