Which of the Following Is an Example of a Procedural

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a procedural rule in operation?

• A) a Social Security recipient being entitled to receive a check for a large amount
• B) a Medicare recipient contacting a member of Congress to complain about the confusing health care system in the United States
• C) the Internal Revenue Service giving notice to all parties involved in an agency hearing
• D) the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services referring a client to a state agency better suited to handle his or her problem

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Definitions:

Pancreas

An organ in the abdomen involved in blood sugar regulation and digestive enzyme production.

Behind Stomach

Referring to the anatomical area located posterior to the stomach in the human body.

Pituitary

A small pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, critical for regulating growth and the function of other glands in the endocrine system.

Thyroid

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck, producing hormones that regulate metabolism, energy generation, and growth.