A Ternary Relationship Allows an Occurrence of One Entity Type

question 6

Multiple Choice

A ternary relationship allows an occurrence of one entity type to be associated with _____.

• A) a single occurrence of the same entity type
• B) multiple occurrences of the same entity type
• C) a single occurrence of only one other entity type
• D) multiple occurrences of only one other entity type
• E) multiple occurrences of two other entity types

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Definitions:

Toxic Shock Syndrome

A rare, life-threatening complication of certain types of bacterial infections, often associated with tampon use.

Bacterium

A group of microscopic single-celled organisms that thrive in diverse environments, some of which can cause disease.

Endometriosis

A painful disorder where tissue similar to the lining inside the uterus grows outside of it, leading to pain and potential fertility problems.

Abnormal Growth

Atypical increases in cell or tissue size, potentially indicative of diseases like cancer or benign tumors.