After World War II, the Term Development Came into Use

question 58

Multiple Choice

After World War II, the term development came into use as:

• A) the United States sought to expand its colonial empire
• B) policy officials were concerned at disparities of living standards around the world
• C) decolonization led to competition for political power
• D) Communist leaders repressed industrialization in their own countries

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Definitions:

Immune System

A complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against attacks by foreign invaders such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells that transmit signals from the central nervous system to muscles or glands, leading to action or movement.

Receptors

Biological structures or substances that receive or bind with specific molecules, such as neurotransmitters or hormones, to trigger a physiological response.

Spinal Cord

The major bundle of nerves running down the back in vertebrates, connecting the brain to the rest of the body and responsible for transmitting neural signals.