The Community College Where Jake Works Requires All Employees to Contribute

question 257

Multiple Choice

The community college where Jake works requires all employees to contribute to a pension fund. At this time, he is not too worried about the safety of this contribution because:

• A) the pensions fund's investments are always backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.
• B) pension funds are provided by nonbanks so they are not going to take this money and lend it to others.
• C) he is considered a state employee, and as such, he is protected from this fund going bankrupt.
• D) pension funds usually make conservative investments.

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Definitions:

Pharynx

A muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal cavity to the esophagus and larynx, playing a key role in swallowing and breathing.

Bronchi

The major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe, providing the pathway for air flow.

Alveoli

Minute pulmonary vesicles where oxygen is swapped for carbon dioxide in the respiratory process.

Bronchial Constriction

The narrowing of the bronchi in the lungs due to the tightening of surrounding smooth muscle, leading to difficulty breathing.