Before the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 Was Passed, Whistle-Blowers

question 20

True/False

Before the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 was passed, whistle-blowers were not entitled to any sort of monetary reward from the government.

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Definitions:

Insulin

An agent generated in the pancreas that manages the concentration of glucose in the bloodstream by aiding the absorption of glucose by the body's tissues.

Pituitary Gland

A small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, responsible for regulating vital body functions and general well-being through the secretion of hormones.

Hypophysis

Another term for the pituitary gland, a small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain responsible for releasing hormones that regulate various body functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the diencephalon. It maintains homeostasis by regulating many vital activities such as heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing rate.