Some States Are Turning to Private Companies to Run Certain

question 33

True/False

Some states are turning to private companies to run certain of the states prisons as way of holding down costs.

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Definitions:

Suprachiasmatic Nucleus

A tiny region in the brain's hypothalamus responsible for controlling circadian rhythms, essentially acting as the body's internal clock.

Biological Rhythms

Natural cycles of change in bodily functions or activities, such as the circadian rhythm that governs sleep-wake cycles.

Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant, which can cause intense euphoria but also significant physical and psychological harm.

Coca Plant

A plant native to South America, known scientifically as Erythroxylum coca, from which cocaine is derived.