Some Severe Poverty Exists in the United States; but in Low-Income

question 39

Multiple Choice

Some severe poverty exists in the United States; but in low-income nations, what the United Nations calls severe poverty typically affects

• A)5 percent of all people.
• B)15 percent of all people.
• C)30 percent of all people.
• D)the entire population.

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Definitions:

Hearing Receptor

Specialized cells located in the inner ear that transduce sound vibrations into neural signals.

Balance Receptor

Sensory structures in the inner ear, specifically the vestibular system, that help regulate balance and spatial orientation.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing focus on changes in the environment.

Ruffini End Organs

Sensory receptors located in the skin and joints that detect stretch, pressure, and heat, contributing to the sense of body position and motion.