In Terms of Race and Delinquency,the Official Statistics Show That

question 29

Multiple Choice

In terms of race and delinquency,the official statistics show that:

• A)white juveniles composed about 30 percent of all juveniles arrested in 2008
• B)there is virtually no racial discrimination in the juvenile justice system
• C)African American youths are less likely to be formally arrested by the police,who treat them as first-time offenders
• D)minority youths are arrested for serious criminal behavior at a rate that is disproportionate to their representation in the population

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Definitions:

Venules

Small vessels that collect blood from the capillaries and join to form veins, playing a role in returning deoxygenated blood back to the heart.

Lipid Profile Test

A blood test that measures the levels of specific lipids in the blood, including cholesterol and triglycerides, to assess heart disease risk.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all cells of the body, necessary for making hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest foods, but high levels can increase the risk of heart disease.

HDL

High-Density Lipoprotein, often referred to as "good" cholesterol, involved in transporting cholesterol to the liver for removal from the body.