Analysts Cite Figures on the Number of Uninsured in the U.S

question 11

Multiple Choice

Analysts cite figures on the number of uninsured in the U.S. as low as 10 million and as high as 60 million. Which of the following is a true statement?

• A) The uninsured are all free riders.
• B) Most of the uninsured have health problems and are not able to get private health insurance.
• C) Most of the uninsured have some labor-force connection-either working or a dependent of someone who is working.
• D) The lack of health insurance means that the individual has virtually no access to medical care.
• E) Once you lose your health insurance it is extremely difficult to get reinsured.

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Definitions:

Mollusks

A diverse group of invertebrates including snails, octopuses, and clams, known for their soft bodies, some with hard shells.

Annelids

A phylum of worm-like animals characterized by segmented bodies and the presence of a true coelom, including earthworms and leeches.

Nematocysts

Specialized organelles within cnidocytes of cnidarians, such as jellyfish, used to capture prey through the release of a coiled, barbed thread.

Cnidarians

A phylum of aquatic invertebrate animals that includes organisms such as jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, characterized by their cnidocytes, specialized cells used for capturing prey.