A Caste System Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

A caste system is:

• A)a closed system of stratification.
• B)a condition where people tend to perceive themselves in terms of their background.
• C)an open system of stratification.
• D)a set of moral principles or values that are used to guide and shape a culture.

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

a physical barrier through which substances are separated based on size or charge during the filtration process, often found in the kidneys.

Podocytes

Specialized cells in the kidneys that form part of the filtration barrier, helping to filter blood and form urine.

Capillary Endothelium

The thin layer of endothelial cells that line the interior surface of capillaries, facilitating the exchange of gases, nutrients, and wastes between the blood and tissue cells.

Basement Membrane

Specialized extracellular material located at the base of epithelial cells and separating them from the underlying connective tissues.