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In Order to Observe the Influence of Environmental Factors on Alcohol

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In order to observe the influence of environmental factors on alcohol consumption, Leila asks participants to come to her laboratory, fill out a questionnaire, and consume alcohol. She finds that over time, fewer and fewer participants show up to take part in the experiment. This decrease in the number of participants in the experiment is called _____.


Definitions:

Korotkoff Sounds

The sounds a doctor listens for when taking blood pressure with a stethoscope and sphygmomanometer, marking the systolic and diastolic pressures.

Systolic Pressure

The blood pressure measured when the left ventricle of the heart contracts.

Diastolic Pressure

The lower number in a blood pressure reading, representing the pressure in the arteries when the heart rests between beats.

Dyspnea

Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, often indicative of a medical condition.

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