Which of the Following Occurs When the Race or Ethnicity

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following occurs when the race or ethnicity of an individual is used as the sole or primary determinant by the police when making decisions?

• A)corruption
• B)racial profiling
• C)mooching
• D)discretion

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Definitions:

Vasoconstriction

The narrowing of blood vessels, which decreases blood flow and is regulated by various mechanisms in the body for maintaining blood pressure and temperature.

Sympathetic Fibers

Nerve fibers of the sympathetic nervous system that prepare the body for physical activity by increasing heart rate, blood flow, and energy mobilization.

Parasympathetic Fibers

Nerve fibers of the parasympathetic nervous system, responsible for conserving energy and slowing down the heart rate among other functions.

Blood Vessel Walls

The layers of cells and tissues that form the structure of arteries, veins, and capillaries, responsible for regulating blood flow and exchange of substances with tissues.