Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Poverty and Health

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding poverty and health?

• A) Residents living in poor neighbourhoods are often exposed to more environmental toxins than residents living in wealthier communities.
• B) Poor neighbourhoods are common sites for hazardous waste pollution.
• C) Studies show that children from wealthy families have higher concentrations of lead in their blood than do children from poor families.
• D) Asthma is a growing problem in poor families.

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outermost layer of the brain, involved in high-level functions such as thought, memory, and consciousness.

Auditory Area

A region of the brain, specifically located in the temporal lobe, that is responsible for processing auditory information received from the ears.

Temporal Lobe

A region of the brain located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres, involved in processing auditory information and encoding memory.

Lateral Fissure

A deep groove in the brain that separates the temporal lobe from the frontal and parietal lobes.