The Author of the Text Predicts That Within the Next

question 7

Multiple Choice

The author of the text predicts that within the next decade the U.S. society will take on some new demographic characteristics. They include all of the following EXCEPT

• A) more jobs that require intellectual skills rather than physical skill.
• B) baby boomers reaching retirement age.
• C) social diversity will become more nonwhite than white.
• D) the largest minority group will be Asian.

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Definitions:

Chronic Cholangitis

Long-term inflammation of the bile ducts, which can lead to scarring, liver damage, and other complications.

Obstruction

A blockage that prevents the normal flow of fluids or substances in the body, such as in the intestines or bile ducts.

Chronic Cholecystitis

A long-term inflammation of the gallbladder, often resulting from repeated attacks of acute cholecystitis.

Cholelithiasis

The medical condition characterized by the formation of gallstones within the gallbladder or bile ducts.