Which Statement Best Describes the Stance on Circumcision Held by the American

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the stance on circumcision held by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

• A) The benefits of circumcision in newborns outweigh the risks.
• B) Parents who circumcise are reducing their son's future ability to experience sexual satisfaction.
• C) Parents who circumcise are putting their son at risk for future medical problems.
• D) Both female genital cutting and male circumcision should be opposed for ethical reasons.
• E) Newborn circumcision provides no health benefits; older boys should decide about circumcision for themselves.

---

Definitions:

Demand Functions

An equation that illustates the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity demanded by consumers.

Income Offer Curve

A graphical representation showing how changes in income affect the quantities of goods consumed, holding prices constant.

Prices

The monetary value necessary to acquire a good or service.

Income

Periodic earnings from professional activities or financial investments.