If the Probability of Occurrence of Event a Is Not

question 186

Multiple Choice

If the probability of occurrence of event A is not affected by the occurrence of event B,then A and B are said to be:

• A)mutually exclusive.
• B)statistically independent.
• C)collectively exhaustive.
• D)basic events.

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Definitions:

Eccrine Sweat Glands

Sweat glands that are found all over the body and help regulate body temperature by secreting a watery fluid onto the surface of the skin.

Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems maintain a constant internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

Body Temperature

The measure of the body's ability to generate and get rid of heat, reflecting the balance between heat production and heat loss.

Stratum Corneum

The outermost layer of the epidermis, consisting of dead skin cells that provide a barrier against infection and environmental threats.