Established in 1935, Which Social Program Has Dramatically Reduced the Number

question 19

Multiple Choice

Established in 1935, which social program has dramatically reduced the number of senior citizens living below the poverty threshold?

• A) Welfare
• B) Medicare
• C) Social Security
• D) The GI bill

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that coordinates many activities, including temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, and emotional activity.

Diencephalon

The between brain, which integrates sensory and motor information on its way to the cerebral cortex.

Mesencephalon

Also known as the midbrain, it is a portion of the brainstem involved in vision, hearing, motor control, sleep/wake, arousal, and temperature regulation.

Tectum

Roof (area above the ventricle) of the midbrain; its functions are sensory processing, particularly visual and auditory, and the production of orienting movements.