Treating Offenders in the Community Is a Relatively New Idea

question 56

True/False

Treating offenders in the community is a relatively new idea dating back to post World War II.

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Definitions:

Glucagon

A substance created by the pancreas that elevates blood sugar levels by encouraging the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that lowers blood calcium levels by inhibiting bone resorption and promoting calcium excretion by the kidneys.

Reabsorption of Water

The process by which water is taken back into the body from the filtrate during urine formation, primarily occurring in the kidneys.

ADH

Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates water balance in the body by decreasing urine production.