During the Application Process to Join the Fire Department,Linda Was

question 32

Multiple Choice

During the application process to join the fire department,Linda was asked to write a two page paper expressing her interest and goals.Throughout the paper,Linda wrote about her desire to be a "fireman." According to your textbook,is this appropriate?

• A)Yes; the term "fireman" refers to both men and women.
• B)Yes; as long as it is a woman using the term.
• C)No; she should have used non-generic "Man" verbal messages.
• D)No; she should have used parallel verbal messages.

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Definitions:

Endometrium

The inner lining of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for potential implantation of an embryo.

Oocytes

Immature eggs found in the ovaries of females, which can mature and potentially be fertilized.

Hormone

Substance secreted by endocrine tissues into the blood that acts on a target tissue to produce a specific response.

Follicles

Structures within the ovaries that contain a developing egg and produce hormones, or small sacs in the skin from which hair grows.