If Two Variables Are Inversely Related, Then as the Value

question 248

Multiple Choice

If two variables are inversely related, then as the value of one variable

• A) increases, the value of the other may either increase or decrease.
• B) decreases, the value of the other decreases.
• C) increases, the value of the other decreases.
• D) increases, the value of the other increases.

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Definitions:

Iron-Deficiency Anemia

A form of anemia caused by a lack of sufficient iron to produce healthy red blood cells.

Formed Elements

The cells and cell fragments in the blood, including red cells, white cells, and platelets, essential for bodily functions.

Aplastic Anemia

A rare condition where the body stops producing enough new blood cells, leading to fatigue, higher risk of infections, and uncontrolled bleeding.

Iron-Deficiency Anemia

A common type of anemia caused by insufficient iron, leading to a reduced number of red blood cells and symptoms like fatigue and weakness.