A Major Factor Responsible for the Dramatic Increase in the Number

question 10

True/False

A major factor responsible for the dramatic increase in the number of blacks who were incarcerated from 1992 to 2001 is the significant increase in the rate of crime during that time period.

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Chronic Toxicity

The adverse health effects resulting from long-term exposure to a toxic substance or agent.

Synthetic Mimics

Artificial substances or materials that replicate or imitate the functions and properties of natural substances.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produce and release hormones directly into the blood, controlling various bodily functions.

Circulatory System

The body system responsible for the transport of blood, nutrients, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and hormones throughout the body, comprising the heart and blood vessels.