The Term "Feminization of Poverty" Refers to

question 11

Multiple Choice

The term "feminization of poverty" refers to

• A) the large number of single females on welfare
• B) the concentration of poverty among families headed by women
• C) the increasing number of women concerned about alleviating poverty
• D) none of the above
• E) both (a) and (c)

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Definitions:

Large Intestine

Organ that receives digestive waste from the small intestine and concentrates it as feces.

Mouth

The opening in an animal's body that is the beginning of the digestive tract, through which food is ingested.

Brush Border

A microvillar structure that lines the intestine's absorptive cells, enhancing the surface area for digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Microvilli

Microscopic cellular membrane protrusions that increase the surface area for absorption, especially in the epithelial cells of the small intestine.