Which of the Following Statements Is Not True in Regard

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true in regard to the increase in the number of low-birth-weight infants in the United States?

• A) There is an increase in the number of adolescents having babies.
• B) There is an increased used of drugs.
• C) There are fewer numbers of adolescents having babies.
• D) There is an increase in poor nutrition.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by blood against the inner walls of the blood vessels.

Heartbeat

The pulsation of the heart, including one complete contraction and relaxation cycle, distributing blood throughout the body.

Medulla

The innermost part of an organ or structure, such as the medulla oblongata of the brain that controls autonomic functions, or the inner region of an adrenal gland.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates many bodily functions, including hunger, thirst, temperature regulation, and the release of hormones.