The National Crime Victimization Survey Indicates That the Number of Crimes

question 3

Multiple Choice

The National Crime Victimization Survey indicates that the number of crimes in America is __________ the number reported in the Uniform Crime Reports.

• A) greater than
• B) less than
• C) the same as

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Definitions:

Diaphragm

A dome-shaped, muscular partition separating the thorax from the abdomen in mammals, playing a major role in breathing as its contraction increases the volume of the thorax and so inflates the lungs.

Intercostal Muscles

Muscles located between the ribs that play a role in the mechanics of breathing.

Atmospheric Pressure

The pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere above a specific point, affecting weather and climate conditions.

Respiratory Rhythm

The regular or irregular pattern of breathing controlled by neural mechanisms in the brain.