Which of the Following Provides One Explanation for Why Medicare

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following provides one explanation for why Medicare costs have risen in recent years?

• A) People now are in better health than were people in the past.
• B) People rely on their own private insurance to supplement Medicare.
• C) Most people on Medicare also receive Medicaid benefits.
• D) Doctors charge less for many services than they did in the past.
• E) People live longer today than they did in the past.

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Definitions:

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds, such as sugars, starches, and cellulose, that are an important source of energy for living organisms.

Amylase

is an enzyme that helps in the digestion of carbohydrates by breaking them down into sugars, found in saliva and pancreatic fluid.

Saliva

A clear liquid secreted by the salivary glands in the mouth, which helps in digestion and maintains oral hygiene.

Nutrient Absorption

The process by which substances such as vitamins and minerals from food are taken up into the bloodstream from the digestive tract.