In 2014, It Is Estimated That U

question 21

Multiple Choice

In 2014, it is estimated that U.S. hospice programs cared for approximately:

• A)15% of all deaths
• B)20% of all deaths
• C)27% of all deaths
• D)38% of all deaths
• E)46% of all deaths

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Definitions:

Semicircular Canals

Three fluid-filled tubes in the inner ear that are part of the vestibular system, helping to maintain balance and spatial orientation.

Otolith Organs

Structures in the inner ear that are responsible for detecting linear accelerations and head tilts, thereby contributing to balance and spatial orientation.

Vestibular System

The sensory system responsible for providing our brain with information about motion, head position, and spatial orientation; it also helps with balance.

Histamine

A compound involved in local immune responses, as well as regulating physiological functions in the gut and acting as a neurotransmitter.