If Born Today in the United States,which of the Following

question 67

Multiple Choice

If born today in the United States,which of the following persons would have the highest life expectancy?

• A) Jerome who is an African American male
• B) Larry who is a non-Latino White male
• C) Miranda who is an African American female
• D) Susan who is a non-Latino White female

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Definitions:

Proximodistal

A pattern of growth and development in which development proceeds from the center of the body outward to the extremities.

Differentiation

The process of becoming more specialized or distinct in function or structure, often referred to in the context of cells, social roles, or psychological development.

Ventromedial

Relating to the ventromedial region of the brain, which is associated with regulating emotions and decision-making.

Cephalocaudal

A principle of development that describes the growth pattern of organisms from head to toe, as in human infants.