In the United States,a Reason for the Increase of the Labor

question 166

Multiple Choice

In the United States,a reason for the increase of the labor force participation rate for women is that

• A)an increase in wealth allowed men to retire early.
• B)more women pursued a college education and received higher wages upon graduation.
• C)improved Social Security benefits are available for women if they work.
• D)there has been a decrease in jobs with flexible hours.
• E)fewer women married.

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Plasma

The liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended.

Serum

The component of blood that remains after clotting has removed the blood cells and clotting proteins, containing antibodies and other proteins.

Formed Elements

Cells (i.e., red and white blood cells) and cell fragments (i.e., platelets) of blood.

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White blood cells that are part of the body's immune system, involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.