All of the Following Were Arguments in Favor of Health-Care

question 25

Multiple Choice

All of the following were arguments in favor of health-care reform EXCEPT:

• A) the need to contain soaring medical costs
• B) the huge number of people without health insurance
• C) the costs to businesses of insuring their employees
• D) the idea that health alliances would benefit everyone
• E) the support of drug companies and the insurance industry for reform

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Definitions:

Appendicitis

Inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the large intestine, which can become a medical emergency if not treated.

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic condition characterized by insulin resistance or deficiency, leading to elevated glucose levels in the blood.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that captures images and sends them to the brain through the optic nerve.

Kidneys

Vital organs in vertebrates, including humans, that function to filter waste from the blood, balance body fluids, and regulate blood pressure.