What Has Changed in the Structure of Agriculture Over the Past

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Essay

What has changed in the structure of agriculture over the past 100 years? Discuss the role of mechanization and specialization in U.S. food production as outlined in the chapter.

Differentiate between Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs).

Recognize the primary goals and controversial aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

Understand the methods proposed by the PPACA to extend health-insurance coverage to low-income individuals.

Explain the concept and effects of the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) system.

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Definitions:

Vernalization

Stimulation of flowering in spring by long exposure to low temperature in winter.

Statoliths

Small granules, often made of calcium carbonate, found within certain cells associated with the detection of gravitational orientation in plants and some invertebrate animals.

Gravity-sensing Cells

Specialized cells in organisms that detect and respond to gravity, guiding growth and movement direction.

Organelles

Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes necessary for the cell's life.