A Man Who Has Normal Hearing and Has a Recessive

question 40

Multiple Choice

A man who has normal hearing and has a recessive deafness allele on chromosome 17 marries a woman who also has normal hearing and also has a recessive deafness allele,but this allele is on chromosome 3.The probability that their children will be deaf due to either of these mutated genes is closest to

• A)100%.
• B)50%.
• C)25%.
• D)0%.

Understand the concept and calculation of odds ratio in case-control studies.

Compute and interpret the relative risk in cohort studies comparing exposed vs. non-exposed groups.

Define and calculate the population attributable risk and its importance in public health policy.

Analyze mortality data to determine risk and relative risk in studies.

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Definitions:

Inland Trade

The exchange of goods and services within the interior of a country or continent, often involving the transport of products from rural areas to urban centers.

Trading Posts

Established locations where trade takes place, historically used for the exchange of goods between traders or between traders and local populations.

African Slavery

The enforced servitude of African people transported to the Americas and other parts of the world from the 16th to the 19th century.

Chesapeake Area

A region surrounding the Chesapeake Bay in the United States, known for its unique cultural history, seafood industry, and environmental significance.