Which of the Following Statements Is Not Correct

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not correct?

• A)All states have state income taxes,but the percentages vary widely.
• B)Sales taxes and property taxes are important revenue sources for state and local governments.
• C)Medicare spending has increased because the percentage of the population that is elderly and the cost of healthcare have both increased.
• D)A budget deficit occurs when government spending exceeds government receipts.

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Definitions:

Subarachnoid Space

The area between the arachnoid membrane and pia mater around the brain and spinal cord, filled with cerebrospinal fluid, providing cushioning and transport of nutrients.

Epidural Space

A fat-filled space surrounding the spinal cord that provides a protective cushion and houses nerves and blood vessels.

Meninges

Three protective membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Reciprocal Innervation

A neurological process where the activation of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle.