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Kate, a Newly Single Parent, Took a Leave of Absence

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Kate, a newly single parent, took a leave of absence without pay from her job to care for her new baby. Unfortunately, Kate does not have family close by to help her with finances or caretaking. Due to the lack of financial support, Kate filed for welfare benefits for the duration of her work-leave so that she can buy food and pay her bills. How might Kate be viewed by other people due to her status as a "welfare mother?"


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Ureters

The two tubes that transport urine from each kidney to the bladder in the urinary system.

Urethra

The tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body and also serves as the duct for semen in males.

Renal Medulla

The innermost part of the kidney, comprised of renal pyramids and tubules, crucial for water and salt balance.

Bowman's Capsule

A capsule-shaped structure in the kidneys that encloses the glomerulus and is involved in the filtration of blood to form urine.

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