The Fact That Body Piercings Are Commonplace Today While They

question 11

Multiple Choice

The fact that body piercings are commonplace today while they would once have been viewed as abnormal illustrates that

• A) modern society is unlikely to change.
• B) what is acceptable for men and women is no longer different.
• C) American culture values independence.
• D) the values of a society may change over time.

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Definitions:

Embryonic Stem Cells

Cells derived from an embryo that have the potential to develop into many different types of cells in the body, used for research and potential treatments.

Differentiate

To recognize what makes someone or something different.

Specialized Cells

Cells that have developed specific functions and structures to perform particular tasks within an organism.

Genetic Factors

Refer to the roles that genes play in influencing the traits and characteristics of an organism, including susceptibility to diseases.