Which of the Following Factors Would Be Considered a Mediating

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors would be considered a mediating variable among potential subjects in a study to determine whether high doses of vitamin C are helpful in reducing susceptibility to influenza?

• A) Gender and religion of the potential subjects
• B) The subjects' previous experience with influenza
• C) The subjects having received influenza vaccination
• D) The educational level and marital status of the potential subjects

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Definitions:

Exocytosis

The active transport of materials out of the cell by fusion of cytoplasmic vesicles with the plasma membrane. Compare with endocytosis.

Plasma Membrane

The semipermeable membrane surrounding the cytoplasm of a cell, responsible for controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.

Vesicle

(vesicle) Any small sac, especially a small, spherical, membrane-enclosed compartment, within the cytoplasm.

Plasma Membranes

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, separating its internal components from the external environment and mediating interactions with other cells and substances.