By the End of the 1980s, All of the Following

question 47

Multiple Choice

By the end of the 1980s, all of the following were contributing to dissent in China except

• A) fear of American nuclear attack.
• B) economic inflation which was reducing the real wages of salaried workers.
• C) student demands for greater democracy.
• D) concern about the Communist Party's aging leadership.
• E) widespread corruption and nepotism among Communist Party leaders.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex Secretions

Hormones produced by the outer layer of the adrenal gland, including cortisol and aldosterone, which regulate metabolism, blood pressure, and stress responses.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone produced and released by the parathyroid glands, crucial for regulating serum calcium and phosphate levels.

Thyroid

A gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, energy generation, and growth.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels, acting as an important counter-regulatory hormone for insulin.