What Is Most Accurate About the Relative Health Literacy of College

question 105

Multiple Choice

What is most accurate about the relative health literacy of college students and how they can increase it?​

• A) ​College students typically do not actively seek out health information.
• B) ​College students typically have better health literacy due to education.
• C) ​College students should make their own choices, not listen to experts.
• D) ​College students should use critical thinking to evaluate health claims.

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Definitions:

Colloid Osmotic Pressure

The pressure exerted by plasma proteins on the capillary walls, which helps maintain the balance of fluid between the circulatory system and tissues.

Osmoreceptors

Specialized sensory neurons that detect changes in osmotic pressure and play a critical role in maintaining osmotic balance within the body.

Oncotic Pressure

The part of blood osmotic pressure exerted by proteins in the plasma, crucial for maintaining fluid balance across capillary walls.