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Parasitic worm infestation is a hypothesized to be damaging to the host. However, scientists have recently discovered that worm infestation can relieve the effects of certain autoimmune disorders. In which of the following ways should the hypothesis be modified, given the new findings?

A. Lack of worm infestations is the cause of some autoimmune disorders

B. Worm infestation prevents the body from immune malfunction.

C. Worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders

D. Worm infestations exacerbate the body’s immune reactions.

Answer Explanation:

From the recent discovery, worm infestation relieves the effect of certain autoimmune disorders. From the given options, the hypothesis can be modified as: worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is C.

More Questions on TEAS 7

  • Q #1: Parasitic worm infestation is a hypothesized to be damaging to the host. However, scientists have recently discovered that worm infestation can relieve the effects of certain autoimmune disorders. In which of the following ways should the hypothesis be modified, given the new findings?

    A. Lack of worm infestations is the cause of some autoimmune disorders

    B. Worm infestation prevents the body from immune malfunction.

    C. Worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders

    D. Worm infestations exacerbate the body’s immune reactions.

    Answer Explanation

    From the recent discovery, worm infestation relieves the effect of certain autoimmune disorders. From the given options, the hypothesis can be modified as: worm infestation reduces the severity of certain autoimmune disorders.

  • Q #2: The measurement indicated by the line across the center of the cell is best referred to as which of the following?  

    A. Radius

    B. Volume

    C. Area

    D. Diameter

    Answer Explanation

    In the given figure, the line runs from point of the circle to the other through the center. This is known as diameter of the circle.

  • Q #3: In an experiment, the one variable that is changed is called the

    A. dependent variable

    B. experimental variable

    C. independent variable

    D. controlled variable

    Answer Explanation