Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of a Cross-Sectional

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a cross-sectional study?

• A) the study is conducted at one point in time
• B) cross-sectional studies for explanatory or evaluation purposes have an inherent flaw
• C) the study assesses changes that take place in a specific sample over time
• D) it allows a large population to be examined at a specific point in time

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control, thirst, hunger, and sleep cycles.

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual period in adolescent females, marking a significant milestone in pubertal development.

Gonads

The organs in the body that produce reproductive cells; in males, these are the testes, and in females, the ovaries.

Pituitary Gland

A small but critical endocrine gland located at the base of the brain responsible for producing and releasing various hormones that regulate important body functions, including growth, metabolism, and reproduction.