Based on the 2011 Edition of the Statistical Abstract in the United

question 15

Multiple Choice

Based on the 2011 edition of the Statistical Abstract in the United States, the state with the lowest rate of violent crime in America is ________, while the state with the highest rate of violent crime is ________.

• A) Wyoming; New York
• B) Montana; New Jersey
• C) Colorado; California
• D) Maine; Nevada

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Definitions:

Pons

A part of the brainstem that links the medulla oblongata and the thalamus, playing a crucial role in controlling breathing, communication between different parts of the brain, and sensations such as hearing.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, and language.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles and seasonal biological rhythms.

Frontal Lobes

Regions of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, involved in decision making, problem-solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.