The U.S. Population

question 193

Multiple Choice

The U.S. population

• A) was not very diverse in the 19th century.
• B) was nearly 100 percent white at the founding of the United States.
• C) has generally been racially, ethnically, and religiously diverse.
• D) did not include Asian immigrants until about 1900.
• E) has declined in recent years.

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Definitions:

Encephalopathy

A broad term describing any brain disease that alters brain function or structure, leading to symptoms such as confusion, memory problems, and personality changes.

Respiratory Distress

A medical condition characterized by difficulty breathing, often accompanied by rapid or shallow breaths, signaling a need for immediate medical attention.

Exchange Transfusion

A medical procedure in which small amounts of a patient's blood are removed and replaced with donor blood or plasma, frequently used to treat severe jaundice or poisoning.

Hemolytic Disease

A condition where there is an abnormal breakdown of red blood cells, either inherited or acquired, leading to anemia and other related symptoms.