Which of the Following Would Be a Likely Outcome If

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be a likely outcome if an individual had neutrophils that were incapable of diapedesis?

• A)inadequate production of antibodies
• B)reduced numbers of circulating neutrophils
• C)repeated bacterial infections
• D)poor blood clotting
• E)numerous allergies

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Definitions:

Outcome Variable

The variable that is being measured or observed in a study to determine the effects of the independent variable; also known as the dependent variable.

Independent Variable

A variable that is manipulated or categorized to observe its effect on the dependent variable in experimental research.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or incline of a line, representing the rate of change of one variable with respect to another.

Intercept

In statistics and mathematics, the point at which a line crosses the vertical axis of a graph, indicating the value of the dependent variable when all independent variables are zero.