In 1890, Approximately What Portion of the Population of Greater

question 74

Multiple Choice

In 1890, approximately what portion of the population of greater New York had been born abroad or were children of foreign parents?

• A) One out of five
• B) Almost one-third
• C) Approximately one-half
• D) Four out of five
• E) Five percent

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Definitions:

Costal Cartilage

The cartilages that connect the sternum and the ends of the ribs, providing elasticity and contributing to the rib cage's expansion during respiration.

Larynx

A hollow muscular structure situated at the upper part of the airway in humans, housing the vocal cords and serving as the organ of voice production.

Fetal Skeleton

The bony structure that provides support to the developing fetus within the womb, consisting largely of cartilage that will gradually ossify into bone.

Long Bones

Long bones are bones that are longer than they are wide, primarily found in the arms, legs, hands, and feet, essential for movement and support.