__________ Is the Term Used for the Vast Network of Defense

question 65

Multiple Choice

__________ is the term used for the vast network of defense industries in the United States, such as manufacturers of weapons, missiles, aircraft, submarines, and their bureaucratic allies? As a whole, this network maintains a keen interest in foreign policymaking that is concerned with defense and national security.

• A) Civilian military influence
• B) AFL-CIO
• C) Military-industrial complex
• D) Aerospace industry
• E) Academic/industrial alliance

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer layer of the adrenal glands that produces corticosteroid hormones, including cortisol and aldosterone, which regulate metabolism, immune response, and water and salt balance.

Electrolyte

Mineral ions in the body that carry an electrical charge, important in hydration, nerve impulses, muscle function, and pH balance.

Water Balance

The concept of maintaining an appropriate amount of water in the body, crucial for ensuring cellular function and overall health.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.