In Enriquez V

question 74

Multiple Choice

In Enriquez v. West Jersey Health Systems, the plaintiff began an external transformation from male to female. When her contract was not renewed, she brought suit claiming discrimination.

• A) The plaintiff was not entitled to protection under federal law but was protected by New Jersey state law.
• B) Although there was a New Jersey law protecting Enriquez, because the federal law excluded the plaintiff the state law was deemed preempted and could not be enforced.
• C) Changing sex or changing sexual appearance is intended to be covered by Title VII, so Enriquez had a valid suit.
• D) The discomfort of the majority of the plaintiff's co-workers outweighed any rights that the plaintiff might have because the majority should be able to dictate policy.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle Cells

Specialized muscle cells found in the heart that contract rhythmically and involuntarily to pump blood throughout the body.

Capillary Network

A complex intertwining of capillaries supplying organs and tissues with nutrients and oxygen and removing waste products.

Oxygen Deficit

Oxygen necessary for the synthesis of the ATP required to remove lactic acid produced by anaerobic respiration.

Conducting System

A network in the heart that electrically controls and coordinates heart muscle contractions.