When the Oakland School Board Wanted to Establish Instruction in Ebonics

question 2

Multiple Choice

When the Oakland School board wanted to establish instruction in Ebonics, in addition to English, they cited research arguing that Ebonics was a

• A)creole, descended from ancestral African languages.
• B)pidgin, developed in West Africa during slavery.
• C)pig Latin, used in the Comoro Islands by children.
• D)dialect, with high prestige in Chicago and Oakland.

Understand the role and mechanisms of the kidneys in acid-base balance and electrolyte regulation.

Identify the symptoms and physiological consequences of renal failure.

Recognize the roles of various hormones and enzymes in regulating blood volume, blood pressure, and renal function.

Describe the mechanisms of action and effects of antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

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