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The Wealth Gap Between Blacks and Whites Tripled Between 1984

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The wealth gap between Blacks and Whites tripled between 1984 and 2009. In 2013, researchers wanted to find out why. In a study of 1,700 households, they attributed the wealth gap to five factors. Please name two of them.


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Larynx

The voice box located in the throat, responsible for producing vocal sounds, protecting the trachea during swallowing, and regulating airflow to the lungs.

Chronic Bronchitis

Inflammation of the bronchi in the lungs that is usually caused by smoking or exposure to environmental contaminants.

Mucus

A slippery secretion produced by mucous membranes and glands for protection and lubrication in various parts of the body.

Bronchioles

The smallest air passages in the lungs, extending from the bronchi and leading to the alveolar sacs.

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