Parole

question 25

Multiple Choice

Parole:

• A) Involves periodic incarceration in a local jail (e.g., every other weekend) for the duration of the sentence received
• B) Refers to early release from prison after offender serves a portion of her sentence
• C) Is used in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and at the federal level
• D) Was developed by John Augustus in the 1850s in Boston

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Definitions:

Analgesics

Medications designed to reduce or eliminate pain without causing loss of consciousness, often referred to as painkillers.

Gastroscopy

A diagnostic procedure using a gastrocope to visually examine the inner lining of the upper gastrointestinal tract, including the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum.

Fiber-Optic Tube

A flexible, thin tube made of glass or plastic fibers used to transmit light signals over long distances with minimal loss of strength.

Stomach

A muscular organ in the digestive system that processes food by secreting acid and enzymes.