Risk Factors Are Static; They Tend to Remain Stable Over

question 4

True/False

Risk factors are static; they tend to remain stable over time, and in the presence or absence of other factors.

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Structures within living cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information necessary for cell growth, division, and function.

Conception

The process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization, where an egg and sperm combine to form a zygote.

Multifactorial Transmission

The process by which traits or diseases are passed from generation to generation through a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution, where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and reproduce, passing on advantageous traits.