In 2013, the Average Cost of Raising a Child to Age

question 22

Multiple Choice

In 2013, the average cost of raising a child to age 18 is estimated at for middle-income families.

• A) $35,000
• B) $95,000
• C) $175,000
• D) $245,000

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Definitions:

Receptor Molecules

Proteins on the surface of cells or within cells that bind to specific molecules, triggering a response.

Target Cells

Cells that are specifically affected by hormones or other biochemical signals.

Water-soluble Hormones

Hormones that are soluble in water, allowing them to easily circulate in the blood and bind to cell surface receptors, triggering a response.

Free Hormones

Hormones that are not bound to carrier proteins in the blood, making them biologically active and able to interact with target cells.