The Central Nervous System Is Protected by

question 37

Multiple Choice

The central nervous system is protected by

• A) bone.
• B) muscle.
• C) fibrous cartilage.
• D) hyaline cartilage.
• E) elastic cartilage.

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Definitions:

Proportional Tax

A tax in which the average tax rate is the same at all income levels. Everyone pays the same percentage of income in taxes.

Regressive Tax

A tax in which the average tax rate falls with income. People with higher incomes will pay a lower percentage of their income in taxes.

Neutral Tax

A tax system that is designed to have a neutral impact on the economic choices and behaviors of individuals and businesses, not favoring one decision over another.

Progressive Tax

A tax system where the rate increases as the taxable amount rises, aiming to reduce the tax burden on individuals who have a lower ability to pay.