Suppose 5% of the Population Have a Certain Disease

question 38

Multiple Choice

Suppose 5% of the population have a certain disease.A laboratory blood test gives a positive reading for 95% of people who have the disease and 10% positive reading of people who do not have the disease.What is the probability of testing positive?

• A)0.0475
• B)0.1425
• C)0.95
• D)0.9
• E)0.3333

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the regulation of certain metabolic processes and other activities of the autonomic nervous system, including temperature control, hunger, and thirst.

Neurons

Specific cells within the nervous system tasked with transmitting data to other nerve cells, muscular cells, or glands.

Branchlike Extensions

In neuroscience, refers to dendrites, which are projections of a neuron that receive signals from other neurons and convey them toward the cell body.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in both the central and peripheral nervous systems that plays a crucial role in muscle activation and cognitive functions.