Which Statement Is True About the Incidence of Multiple Sclerosis

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about the incidence of multiple sclerosis?

• A) The age of onset ranges from 20 to 50 years.
• B) MS is more common in men than women.
• C) There is a higher incidence of MS in military veterans.
• D) There is a higher rate of MS in African-Americans.

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Definitions:

Marginal Rate

A measure or rate of change of a variable (such as cost or benefit) as a result of a unit change in another variable.

Utility Function

A utility function is a mathematical representation of a consumer's preference structure, showing how different bundles of goods and services translate into levels of satisfaction or utility.

Exchange Equilibrium

Exchange equilibrium refers to a state in a market where the supply of goods is equal to the demand for goods, resulting in no excess supply or demand.

Perfect Competition

A market structure characterized by an infinite number of buyers and sellers, homogenous products, and no barriers to entry or exit, leading to price takers rather than price makers.