Which Statement Is NOT True

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true?

• A)African American women are twice as likely as white women to have low-birth-weight babies and to lose their babies in the first year of life.
• B)24 percent of Mexican American children and 20 percent of African American children are seriously overweight.
• C)American-Indian and African American children have increased problems with Type-2 diabetes.
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Menarche

The occurrence of the first menstrual period in a female, a milestone in pubertal development usually happening between the ages of 10 and 15.

Climacteric

A phase in adult life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55, marked by reduced reproductive capacity and, in women, menopause.

Antigens

Substances that are recognized by the immune system and provoke an immune response, often seen in pathogens like viruses and bacteria.

Antibodies

Proteins made by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.