How Did the Wealth of American Families in the Bottom

question 33

Multiple Choice

How did the wealth of American families in the bottom 50 percent change between 1989 and 2013?

• A) It grew by 260 percent.
• B) It did not change significantly.
• C) It shrank by 156 percent.
• D) It shrank by 260 percent.
• E) It grew by 156 percent.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

Measurement of the force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, usually measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).

Circulation

The movement of fluid in a loop or system, often referring to the movement of blood through the heart and blood vessels in the body.

Antihypertensives

Medications designed to lower high blood pressure and manage hypertension, thereby preventing related complications.

Angiotensin 1

A precursor form of angiotensin that is converted by angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) into angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor involved in blood pressure regulation.