Dr White Reads About a New Theory That States That

question 37

Multiple Choice

Dr. White reads about a new theory that states that depression is caused by increased levels of estrogen in the womb. To test this theory, she conducted a study comparing the level of estrogen in amniotic fluid in individuals who were later diagnosed with depression with the level of those who did not develop depression. Dr. White found no differences between the groups in estrogen levels in the amniotic fluid.
In this study, "depressed individuals will have higher estrogen levels" was the .

• A)theory
• B)research question
• C)hypothesis
• D)data

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Definitions:

Dehydration

The excessive loss of body water, impairing normal physiological functions.

Catabolic

Metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units, releasing energy.

Hydrolysis

A chemical reaction in which water breaks bonds between molecules, often leading to the decomposition of complex molecules.

Anion

A negatively charged ion, which moves toward the anode (positive electrode) during electrolysis.