The Second Demographic Transition in Europe Is Defined By

question 27

Multiple Choice

The second demographic transition in Europe is defined by:

• A) a new family movement.
• B) rising population within the European Union caused by generous state benefits.
• C) the integration of markets for selling their products.
• D) the decline in fertility to a level well below replacement.
• E) the use of technology to improve fecundity.

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Definitions:

Kinesthesis

The sense that detects body position, movement, and balance.

Middle Ear

The middle ear is the portion of the ear internal to the eardrum, and external to the oval window of the inner ear that contains three bones known as the ossicles, involved in transmitting sound from the outer ear to the inner ear.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped, fluid-filled inner ear structure that is responsible for converting sound waves into nerve impulses.

Gate-Control Theory

A psychological explanation for pain perception that suggests the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.