One of the Reasons Why 8 in 10 of the Uninsured

question 28

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons why 8 in 10 of the uninsured in the United States are from working families is that _____.

• A)many larger employers do not offer health insurance as it does not guarantee an increase in productivity levels
• B)health insurance is more costly for larger employers
• C)many small employers are much less likely than larger employers to offer health insurance to their employees
• D)most workers decline health insurance when offered by their employers

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Definitions:

Tubular Secretion

Ions and breakdown products of organic molecules move out of peritubular capillaries and into filtrate.

Distal Tubules

Sections of the nephron in the kidney that further process the filtrate after it passes through the proximal tubule, playing a key role in acid-base balance and salt regulation.

Mammalian Nephrons

The functional units of the kidney in mammals, responsible for filtering blood to produce urine, regulating water, and soluble substances in the blood.

Glomerular Filtration

Protein-free plasma forced out of glomerular capillaries by blood pressure enters Bowman’s capsule.