Which of the Following Statements About the U

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the U.S. health system is incorrect?

• A) When the Clinton administration tried to create a national health care system in 1994 the health insurance industry provided some of the most forceful opposition to the proposal.
• B) Health care organizations, pharmaceutical companies, and for-profit hospitals all joined with business associations to defeat the Clinton Plan in 1995.
• C) The enduring legacy of the U.S. Constitution represents an ongoing commitment to limited government and more of a role to be played by private interests.
• D) The United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world and has a strong affordable health care system.

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Definitions:

Rhesus Antigen

A protein substance found on the surface of red blood cells in most people, determining the positive or negative aspect of blood type and important in blood transfusions.

Protein

A macromolecule composed of amino acids crucial for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Orange Pigment

A naturally occurring substance in many fruits and vegetables that gives them their orange color, often rich in vitamins and antioxidants.

Bile

A digestive fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder, aiding in the digestion of fats.