What Is Absolute Poverty

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is absolute poverty?

• A)lacking the minimum basic requirements necessary for physical survival
• B)a definition of poverty based on comparing individuals or families to others in the population
• C)living in poverty for over 75 percent of one's lifetime
• D)a state of poverty that is passed on from generation to generation

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Definitions:

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures within bone tissue that allow for communication and nutrient transfer between blood vessels and osteocytes.

Long Bone

A type of bone that is longer than it is wide and is characterized by a shaft and two ends, playing a crucial role in supporting weight and facilitating movement.

Short Bone

A type of bone that is as wide as it is long, providing support and stability with little movement, such as the bones in the wrist and ankle.

Flat Bone

Bones characterized by their thin, flattened structure, usually providing protection and large areas for muscular attachment, such as the skull and ribs.