According to Population Estimates Made After the Census of 2000

question 63

Multiple Choice

According to population estimates made after the census of 2000, which of the following was the largest minority group in the United States?

• A)Native Indians
• B)Jews
• C)Asian Americans
• D)Hispanics
• E)African Americans

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Definitions:

Excretory Organ

Organs involved in the removal of waste products and excess substances from the body, including kidneys, liver, lungs, and skin.

Glomerular Endothelium

The inner lining of the glomerulus in the kidney, involved in the filtration of blood to form urine.

Filtration Membrane

A barrier that separates particles based on size, allowing some to pass while blocking others, specifically in the context of biological systems like the kidneys.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidneys that wrap around capillaries of the glomerulus, playing a key role in the filtration of blood to form urine.