Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True of the Secular

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the secular trend toward greater height and weight?

• A) A decline in growth-retarding illnesses and an improvement in nutrition have aided growth.
• B) A decrease in child labor has promoted growth.
• C) Secular trends can be reversed since they are largely environmentally determined.
• D) Secular trends cannot be reversed since they are canalized.

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Definitions:

Gastrointestinal Tract

The pathway extending from the mouth to the anus through which food is digested and absorbed into the body, including organs such as the stomach and intestines.

Bacterium

Microscopic, single-celled organisms that can be beneficial, such as those aiding digestion, or harmful, causing disease.

Pyruvic Acid

A crucial intermediate compound in cellular respiration and fermentation processes, acting as a precursor in various metabolic pathways.

Muscle Fatigue

The decline in ability of a muscle to generate force, often resulting from prolonged physical activity or stress.