Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) The diphtheria vaccine is usually combined with the tetanus and polio vaccine.
• B) Diphtheria is a bacterial respiratory infection that can also cause heart and nerve damage because of the bacterial toxin it produces.
• C) Hepatitis A infections only last a short time and most patients recover completely.
• D) Hepatitis A is prevalent in underdeveloped countries in the world.

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Definitions:

Diabetes

A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period, usually due to insulin production, effectiveness, or both.

Pearson's Correlations

A measure of the linear correlation between two variables, showing how closely the two are related.

P-value

The odds of encountering test findings that are equally or more extreme than the observed ones, with the null hypothesis assumed to be valid.

Null Hypothesis

A hypothesis that assumes no significant difference or effect in a population parameter or between populations, typically tested against an alternative hypothesis.