Hegemons Decline for Several Reasons, Including All of the Following

question 53

Multiple Choice

Hegemons decline for several reasons, including all of the following except

• A) costs of empire.
• B) internal decay.
• C) economic challenge from other countries.
• D) high taxes.

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Definitions:

Muscularis Externa

A layer of muscle in the gastrointestinal tract wall that is responsible for peristalsis and segmentation movements.

Serosa

A smooth membrane consisting of mesothelial cells, covering the exterior of abdominal organs and lining the cavity they reside in.

Submucosa

The layer of dense irregular connective tissue or fibrous connective tissue beneath the mucosa layer, supporting it and connecting it to other tissues.

Parietal Cells

Cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid and intrinsic factor, crucial for digestion and B12 absorption.