The Increasing Levels of Spending by the Federal Government in Recent

question 59

Multiple Choice

The increasing levels of spending by the federal government in recent years are due primarily to the growing

• A)size of the federal bureaucracy.
• B)number of federal contractors.
• C)number of payments to individuals for social programs such as Social Security and Medicare.
• D)amount of money sent to other countries for foreign aid.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Oxytocin

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate blood calcium levels by lowering them when they are high.

Calcium Ion Concentration

The level of calcium ions (Ca2+) in a particular system, important for various cellular processes including signal transduction and muscle contraction.