​________ Tends to Be Cited as the Critical Factor Determining

question 15

Multiple Choice

​________ tends to be cited as the critical factor determining Americans' opinions on social issues, such as same-sex marriage.

• A) ​Religion
• B) ​Gender
• C) ​Age
• D) ​Ethnicity

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Respiration

The process of gas exchange within the lungs where oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is released.

Ventilation

The process of moving air in and out of the lungs, facilitating the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Primary Bronchus

The major airway in the lung that branches from the trachea to each lung, conducting air into the lung's lobes.

Trachea

The windpipe, a tube connecting the larynx to the bronchi, allowing the passage of air to the lungs.