Which of the Following Is True of the Racial and Ethnic

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the racial and ethnic differences in health?

• A)Native Americans have higher levels of depression, hostility, and anxiety.
• B)African Americans and whites have the same life expectancy.
• C)African Americans have a higher infant mortality rate than whites.
• D)Whites have a higher likelihood for chronic diseases than African Americans.

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Definitions:

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Range of physical and intellectual impairments observed in some children born to alcoholic parents.

Neurological Diseases

Disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, varying in severity from Alzheimer's disease to epilepsy.

Peripheral Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System (PNS) consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, connecting the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information throughout the body.