The National Coalition on Healthcare Reform Reports That Nearly 18

question 152

Multiple Choice

The National Coalition on Healthcare Reform reports that nearly 18% of the U.S. population under the age of 65 is without healthcare. If this advocacy group succeeds in convincing the current administration and Congress to vote for basic healthcare for everyone, which of the following is likely to occur?

• A) More rapid economic growth.
• B) Higher taxes than in past years.
• C) Increasing reliance on markets to determine economic outcomes.
• D) An increase in the number of insurance companies.

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Definitions:

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that help in the process of respiration, aiding in the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.

Mandible

The lower jawbone in vertebrates, forming the lower part of the skull.

Mylohyoid

A muscle that forms the floor of the mouth, elevates the tongue, and depresses the jaw.

Masseter

A facial muscle that plays a crucial role in chewing by elevating the mandible (lower jaw).