Those Who Are Chronically Poor Are Defined as Those Who

question 29

Multiple Choice

Those who are chronically poor are defined as those who spend:

• A) three or more consecutive years in poverty.
• B) at least two consecutive months within a year in poverty.
• C) three or more years in poverty.
• D) at least six consecutive months within a year in poverty.

---

Definitions:

Medulla

The base section of the brainstem involved in automatic functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Thalamus

A brain structure that acts as a relay center, channeling sensory information to the cerebral cortex and regulating consciousness, sleep, and alertness.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, thirst, hunger, and other homeostatic systems, and involved in sleep and emotional activity.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for the production and regulation of many hormones that control various bodily functions.