Which of the following statements about cells and genes is FALSE?
A. Each chromosome contains hundreds to thousands of genes.
B. Each cell contains 23 pairs of chromosomes.
C. The sequencing of bases within a gene is of little significance.
D. Our bodies are made up of about 260 different types of cells.
Answer: C
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 1. ________________disease is a chronic condition with progressive disorientation and loss of memory. 2. ________________medication reduces excitability of neurons to prevent uncontrolled neuron activity. 3. Cerebral ________________is the bruising of the brain from impact, with symptoms lasting longer than 24 hours. 4.Cerebral ________________ is brain damage resulting from a defect in fetal development or oxygen deprivation at time of birth. 5. The state of profound unconsciousness is called ________________. 6. Progressive impairment of intellectual function interfering with performing daily activities is called ________________. 7. ________________results from the buildup of cerebrospinal fluid. 8. Multiple ________________is an autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system. 9. ________________is the loss of muscle function and movement. 10. The medical term for fainting is ________________.
You've outlined two different worksite health promotion programs for your employer to consider. One of them has a cost-benefit ratio of $1.55 whereas the other has a cost-benefit ratio of $3.75. Which is the correct statement?
A. These are roughly equivalent to each other because they offer different things. B. The one that has a higher cost-benefit ratio is the more favorable one. C. The one that has a lower cost-benefit ratio is the more favorable one. D. The one that has a lower cost-benefit ratio has a 242% return on investment.
Which of the following is NOT a priority area for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control?
A. poisoning B. alcohol-impaired drivers C. drowning D. playground injuries
Arterial stenosis is
A) accumulated waxy debris in arteries. B) narrowing of the arteries. C) high blood pressure. D) hardened arteries.