The Term Meritocracy Means Those Who_____ Rise to the Top

question 36

Multiple Choice

The term meritocracy means those who_____ rise to the top of society.

• A) receive the most votes in a democratic election
• B) have the most ability, talent, and effort
• C) have been able to acquire the greatest wealth
• D) make the best moral and ethical decisions

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Definitions:

Viscosity

A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, describing how thick or sticky the fluid is.

Hematocrit

The percentage of total blood volume made up of red blood cells.

Pressure

The force exerted per unit area.

Compliance

In a medical context, compliance refers to the ability of blood vessels or other tubular organs to expand in response to increased pressure or volume, reflecting their elasticity.