Question

question 14 of 20
in what way can family most influence the development of chronic disease?
a. workplace toxins
b. uv exposure
c. heredity
d. allergen exposure

Explanation:

To determine how family most influences chronic disease development, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Workplace toxins are related to work environment, not family influence.
• Option B: UV exposure is from external environmental factors like sun, not family - related.
• Option C: Heredity involves the passing of genetic traits from family members (parents, ancestors) to offspring. Many chronic diseases have a genetic component that is inherited within families, so this is a key way family influences chronic disease development.
• Option D: Allergen exposure is often from external sources like pollen, dust, etc., not primarily from family influence.

Answer:

C. Heredity