While They Represented Approximately 13% of the Overall Population in This

question 40

Multiple Choice

While they represented approximately 13% of the overall population in this country in 2018, African Americans represented what percentage of those incarcerated in state and federal prisons?

• A) 8%
• B) 13%
• C) 33%
• D) 50%

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Definitions:

Peristalsis

The series of wave-like muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract.

Digestive System

The group of organs responsible for breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste products from the body.

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, aiding in digestion and maintaining oral health.

Cholecystokinin

A hormone that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein by releasing bile from the gallbladder and digestive enzymes from the pancreas.