Marcos Works for an Employer Who Is Routinely Dumping Toxic

question 56

Multiple Choice

Marcos works for an employer who is routinely dumping toxic waste into the nearby river. If he reports this first to the corporate ombudsman and nothing is done, and then to the local press, we would call him a:

• A) Do-gooder
• B) Whistle-blower
• C) Stool pigeon
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Sympathetic Fibers

Nerve fibers that are part of the sympathetic nervous system, which regulates the body's involuntary responses.

Breathing Rates

The number of breaths taken per minute, an important indicator of respiratory health and function.

Vagus Nerve

A cranial nerve that innervates major organs, contributing to heart rate, gastrointestinal peristalsis, sweating, and muscle movements in the mouth, among other functions.

Heart Rate

The number of heartbeats per unit of time, typically measured in beats per minute (bpm).