Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Reporting

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the reporting of child and elder abuse?

• A) All states have enacted laws that mandate the reporting of child abuse.
• B) All states have enacted laws that mandate reporting elder abuse.
• C) Dental hygienists have a personal responsibility to report abuse.
• D) Child abuse is concentrated in particular socioeconomic strata of society and knowledge of this fact helps predict when and where it will occur.

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Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract between the stomach and large intestine, where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

Lactase

An enzyme in the small intestine that enables humans to assimilate lactose (milk sugar).

Melanin

A pigment found in most organisms, responsible for coloration of the skin, hair, and eyes, and protection against UV radiation.

Vitamin D

A fat-soluble vitamin essential for healthy bones and immune function, obtained from sunlight exposure, food, and supplements.