Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Cowboys

question 103

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes cowboys?

• A) Cowboys were well paid and generally enjoying comfortable working conditions.
• B) Cowboys were almost always white, because there was a deep prejudice against blacks and Mexicans among cattlemen.
• C) Cowboys were usually the owner-operators of cattle ranches.
• D) Cowboys were usually ne'er-do-well drifters.
• E) Most were in their teens and twenties and worked for a year or two before pursuing different livelihoods.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

A pair of small glands located on top of each kidney that produce a variety of hormones including adrenaline and steroids.

Oxytocin

A hormone and neuropeptide that plays a critical role in social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth.

Hypothalamus

A small but crucial part of the brain that regulates hormones, temperature, hunger, thirst, and circadian rhythms.

Zona Glomerulosa

The outermost layer of the adrenal cortex, responsible for the production of aldosterone, which regulates blood pressure and electrolyte balance.