One Reason Adoptions in the U

question 44

Multiple Choice

One reason adoptions in the U.S. have become more open is that there are more

• A) interracial adoptions.
• B) older parents adopting.
• C) younger couples adopting.
• D) wealthier people adopting.

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Definitions:

Cochlear Nerve

A nerve that transmits sound information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain.

Tympanic Membrane

Also known as the eardrum, it is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.

Otosclerosis

A condition characterized by abnormal bone growth in the middle ear, often leading to hearing loss.