Which of the Following Was Likely the Largest Drain on the Imperial

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was likely the largest drain on the imperial treasury?

• A) the grain distribution scheme in Rome
• B) spectacles put on and paid for by the emperor
• C) warfare
• D) road maintenance
• E) salaries for officials

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Oropharynx

The part of the throat located behind the mouth, acting as a pathway for food and air.

Hyaline Cartilage

A translucent type of cartilage found on many joint surfaces. It is most common in the rib cage, nose, and trachea in the respiratory system.

Tracheal Rings

Tracheal rings are C-shaped cartilaginous structures that reinforce the trachea's walls, helping keep the airway open for respiration.

Epithelial Tissue

A type of tissue that lines the outer surfaces of organs and blood vessels, as well as the inner surfaces of cavities in many internal organs.