Which of the Following Is Not One of the Factors

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the factors believed to have hastened the deterioration of the OASDI and Medicare trust funds? (Financial Status of the OASDI and Medicare Programs)

• A)longer life expectancy
• B)increased insurance claims
• C)high levels of unemployment
• D)immigration

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Definitions:

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound and plays a key role in the mechanical to neural transduction of auditory stimuli.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.

Ossicle's Amplified Vibrations

The process by which the small bones in the middle ear amplify sound vibrations for hearing.

Cochlea

A spiral-shaped cavity of the inner ear that plays a key role in the process of hearing by converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.