Which of the Following Best Describes the Proportion of the U.S

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the proportion of the U.S. population that is made up of persons with a long-lasting condition or disability?

• A) The number is about 5% and increasing.
• B) The number is about 10% and stable.
• C) The proportion is about 15% and stable.
• D) The proportion is almost 20% and increasing.

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Definitions:

Bilirubin

A yellow substance that is produced during the normal breakdown process of heme in vertebrates and is eliminated through the bile.

Urobilinogen

A byproduct of bilirubin reduction that is present in urine and stool, used as an indicator in diagnosing liver and blood disorders.

Leukocytes

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, protecting the body against infection and disease.

Specific Gravity

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance; usually water for a liquid or solid, and air for a gas.